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Broncos Rookie RJ Harvey Surges Into Bigger Role With 9 TDs and Fifth ROTW Nomination

Denver has leaned on the second-round back since J.K. Dobbins’ injury.

Overview

  • Harvey leads all NFL rookies with nine total touchdowns after posting 75 rushing yards, 25 receiving yards and a score in a 24-17 win over the Raiders.
  • His workload has climbed in recent weeks with touches rising from 14 to 16 to 23 and his snap share jumping to 68% after sitting at 28% in Week 10.
  • He received his fifth NFL.com Rookie of the Week nomination following his first 100-scrimmage-yard game.
  • Harvey joined a short list of six rookies since 1990 to record at least five rushing and four receiving touchdowns in a season.
  • Through 13 games he has 354 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns, plus 37 catches for 247 yards and four receiving scores, drawing public praise from Bo Nix, Sean Payton and teammates.