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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ezekiel Elliott vs RJ HarveyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Ezekiel Elliott's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy play this season.

RJ Harvey is the better play on a neutral week. 10.8 PPG with 896 yards gives a reliable baseline. Ezekiel Elliott at 7.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft RJ Harvey higher, but do not fade Ezekiel Elliott entirely.

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

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RBDallas Cowboys#99

Ezekiel Elliott

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

452

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

128

Bye

Week 7

RBDenver Broncos#27PPG LEADER

RJ Harvey

PPG

10.8

Games

Rush Yds

540

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

356

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Ezekiel Elliott

RJ Harvey

Head to Head

7.2 PPG10.8 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Ezekiel Elliott: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). RJ Harvey: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ezekiel Elliott is producing at 33% of elite pace and RJ Harvey at 49%. That ranking gap means RJ Harvey carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ezekiel Elliott vs RJ Harvey: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Ezekiel Elliott and RJ Harvey for your lineup, you are not alone. Ezekiel Elliott finished the 2025 season at 7.2 PPG for the Dallas Cowboys (14 games), and RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 for the Denver Broncos (17 games).

That 3.6-point weekly advantage for RJ Harvey is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

RJ Harvey is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 47 targets into 356 yards, while Ezekiel Elliott profiles as a more traditional rusher with 452 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats RJ Harvey carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Ezekiel Elliott has his bye in Week 7, and RJ Harvey rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

RJ Harvey is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Ezekiel Elliott is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Ezekiel Elliott (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. RJ Harvey (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•RJ Harvey outscored Ezekiel Elliott by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•RJ Harvey played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ezekiel Elliott's 14. 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.
•RJ Harvey caught 47 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ezekiel Elliott vs RJ Harvey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ezekiel Elliott	RJ Harvey
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.2	10.8
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	101	184
Rushing Yards	452	540
Rush Yds/Game	32.3	31.8
Rushing TDs	3	7
Receptions	18	47
Receiving Yards	128	356
Targets	0	58
Total TDs	3	12
Age	-	25
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor RJ Harvey at 10.8 PPG, 3.6 points per game above Ezekiel Elliott's 7.2. 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 Ezekiel Elliott or RJ Harvey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, RJ Harvey has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Ezekiel Elliott's 7.2 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.

How many fantasy points did Ezekiel Elliott and RJ Harvey average in 2025?▾

Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Ezekiel Elliott and RJ Harvey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) has a bye in Week 7, and RJ Harvey (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ezekiel Elliott or RJ Harvey a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

RJ Harvey outscored Ezekiel Elliott by 3.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.