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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Monangai vs RJ HarveyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Kyle Monangai's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy play this season.

RJ Harvey has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.7-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 8.1), and RJ Harvey's 12 touchdowns show scoring upside. Kyle Monangai is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBChicago Bears#38

Kyle Monangai

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

783

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

164

Bye

Week 10

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

Kyle Monangai

RJ Harvey

Head to Head

8.1 PPG10.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Monangai: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #38 at the position). RJ Harvey: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kyle Monangai is producing at 37% 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.

Kyle Monangai vs RJ Harvey: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Kyle Monangai (Chicago Bears) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.1 fantasy points per game in 17 games. RJ Harvey (Denver Broncos) came in at 10.8 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

RJ Harvey carries a 2.7-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

RJ Harvey is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 47 targets into 356 yards, while Kyle Monangai profiles as a more traditional rusher with 783 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats RJ Harvey carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Kyle Monangai (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. RJ Harvey (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•RJ Harvey outscored Kyle Monangai by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyle Monangai vs RJ Harvey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyle Monangai	RJ Harvey
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	10.8
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	138	184
Rushing Yards	783	540
Rush Yds/Game	46.1	31.8
Rushing TDs	5	7
Receptions	18	47
Receiving Yards	164	356
Targets	30	58
Total TDs	5	12
Age	23	25
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, RJ Harvey holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.8 points per game. Kyle Monangai averaged 8.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kyle Monangai or RJ Harvey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, RJ Harvey has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Kyle Monangai's 8.1 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 Kyle Monangai and RJ Harvey average in 2025?▾

Kyle Monangai averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

Do Kyle Monangai and RJ Harvey share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Kyle Monangai and RJ Harvey share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Kyle Monangai or RJ Harvey a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

RJ Harvey outscored Kyle Monangai by 2.7 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.