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Chris Olave or RJ HarveyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Chris Olave over RJ Harvey in 2026.

Chris Olave averaged 13.6 PPG in 2025 to RJ Harvey's 10.8, a 2.8 point per game edge. Olave's 100-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. Chris Olave is Tier 2 among wide receivers, RJ Harvey is Tier 5 among running backs.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Chris Olave (13.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. RJ Harvey (10.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRNew Orleans Saints#9PPG LEADER

Chris Olave

PPG

13.6

Games

Rec

100

Rec Yds

1,163

Rec TDs

Targets

156

Bye

Week 8

RBDenver Broncos#27

RJ Harvey

PPG

10.8

Games

Rush Yds

540

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

356

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Chris Olave

RJ Harvey

Head to Head

13.6 PPG10.8 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Olave: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #9 at the position). RJ Harvey: Tier 5 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #27 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Chris Olave vs RJ Harvey: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Chris Olave (WR, New Orleans Saints) against RJ Harvey (RB, Denver Broncos) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Chris Olave averaged 13.6 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while RJ Harvey posted 10.8 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Chris Olave has his bye in Week 8, RJ Harvey in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Chris Olave (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. RJ Harvey (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Chris Olave outscored RJ Harvey by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•RJ Harvey played 17 games in 2025 compared to Chris Olave's 16. That durability gap means RJ Harvey contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•RJ Harvey scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Chris Olave saw 156 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Olave vs RJ Harvey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Olave	RJ Harvey
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.6	10.8
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	184
Rushing Yards	-3	540
Rush Yds/Game	-0.2	31.8
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	100	47
Receiving Yards	1,163	356
Targets	156	58
Total TDs	9	12
Age	26	25
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Chris Olave at 13.6 PPG, 2.8 points per game above RJ Harvey's 10.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chris Olave or RJ Harvey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chris Olave has the edge at 13.6 PPG compared to RJ Harvey's 10.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

Should I draft Chris Olave or RJ Harvey in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Chris Olave's 13.6 fantasy points per game against RJ Harvey's 10.8 and what your roster still needs at RB. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Chris Olave and RJ Harvey average in 2025?▾

Chris Olave averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Chris Olave and RJ Harvey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Olave (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and RJ Harvey (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.