The Denver Broncos will host the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB RJ Harvey.
Is Harvey Playing in Week 16?
Harvey is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Broncos’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Harvey in Week 16?
RJ Harvey continues to see his volume on the ground rise (11-13-17-19 carry counts over his past four games) with four rushing scores over his past three games. For a player with a physical build (5’8”, 205 pounds), he’s fluid in space and comfortable in just about any offensive setting.
Sunday was his first reception-less contest of the season and while that certainly hurt his ceiling (his first lost fumble of the season didn’t help either), the ability for this rookie to earn the trust of Sean Payton in scoring spots (four straight with 4+ red zone touches) is a stabilizing force for his fantasy value.
Bo Nix was the only other Bronco with more than two carries against the Packers and it appears that this team is settling into their postseason offensive structure: Harvey on the ground and Courtland Sutton (10 targets) with a heavy usage rate through the air. Denver is rounding into form on this side of the ball at the perfect time and I very much expect their Big Three to remain productive for the remainder of this season.
Harvey is a strong RB2 across all formats, especially if you’re like me and think that his strong role in the passing game is likely to reappear sooner than later.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Harvey’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Harvey is projected to score 15.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Harvey to rush for 68 yards and 1.0 rushing touchdowns, while adding 1 receptions for 11 receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Jaguars at Broncos
The forecast for kickoff is 52 degrees Fahrenheit with 2 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
