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RJ Harvey vs Tyler Allgeier

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBDenver BroncosPPG LEADER

RJ Harvey

PPG

10.8

Games

Rush Yds

540

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

356

Bye

Week 14

RBArizona Cardinals

Tyler Allgeier

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

514

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

Head to Head

10.8 PPG6.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

RJ Harvey vs Tyler Allgeier: Who Should You Start?

RJ Harvey and Tyler Allgeier are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 PPG across 17 games with the Denver Broncos, while Tyler Allgeier posted 6.8 PPG in 17 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 4.0-PPG gap gives RJ Harvey the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

RJ Harvey is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 47 targets into 356 yards, while Tyler Allgeier profiles as a more traditional rusher with 514 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats RJ Harvey carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: RJ Harvey sits Week 14 while Tyler Allgeier is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

RJ Harvey outscored Tyler Allgeier by 4.0 PPG in 2025 (10.8 to 6.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start RJ Harvey or Tyler Allgeier in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, RJ Harvey has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Tyler Allgeier's 6.8 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 Tyler Allgeier average in 2025?▾

RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Allgeier averaged 6.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are RJ Harvey and Tyler Allgeier's bye weeks in 2026?▾

RJ Harvey (DEN) has a bye in Week 14, and Tyler Allgeier (ARI) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is RJ Harvey or Tyler Allgeier a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

RJ Harvey outscored Tyler Allgeier by 4.0 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.