The Denver Broncos will visit the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17. 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 RJ Harvey Playing in Week 17?
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 17?
No running back is going to score once every 14.4 touches for his career.
That’s just a fact. If you need context around that rate, consider that Barry Sanders scored one every 31.3 touches for his career.
It’s not sustainable and I’m not going to act like it is. But “flucky” and “not sustainable” are two different things and I encourage you to watch RJ Harvey’s 38-yard touchdown run last week against the Jags.
There is nothing “fluky” about how hard this dude runs.
Sean Payton has given the rookie the keys to the backfield. Harvey had more touches last week, and Jaleel McLaughlin had snaps, and while the efficiency numbers are going to draw back some, I have zero hesitation about plugging him in as the Broncos chase the conference’s top seed against a divisional rival that is drawing dead.
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 17
Harvey is projected to score 15.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Harvey to rush for 67 yards and 0.9 rushing touchdowns, while adding one reception 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 17 Weather Impact: Broncos at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 49 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
