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RJ Harvey vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey McBride is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.9 PPG to RJ Harvey's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Trey McBride (14.9 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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RBDenver Broncos#27
RJ Harvey
PPG
10.8
Games
17
Rush Yds
540
Rush TDs
7
Rec
47
Rec Yds
356
Bye
Week 10
TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER
Trey McBride
PPG
14.9
Games
17
Rec
126
Rec Yds
1,239
Rec TDs
11
Targets
169
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
RJ Harvey
Trey McBride

Head to Head

10.8 PPG14.9 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

RJ Harvey: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #27 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

RJ Harvey vs Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

Comparing RJ Harvey (RB, Denver Broncos) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 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.

RJ Harvey has his bye in Week 10, Trey McBride in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Trey McBride is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. RJ Harvey is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: RJ Harvey (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Trey McBride outscored RJ Harvey by a projected 70 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.
  • Trey McBride caught 126 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

RJ Harvey vs Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatRJ HarveyTrey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)10.814.9
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)184253
Rushing Yards5400
Rush Yds/Game31.80.0
Rushing TDs70
Receptions47126
Receiving Yards3561,239
Targets58169
Total TDs1211
Age2526
Experience-3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Trey McBride at 14.9 PPG, 4.1 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 RJ Harvey or Trey McBride in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 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.

How many fantasy points did RJ Harvey and Trey McBride average in 2025?

RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are RJ Harvey and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?

RJ Harvey (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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