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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

RJ Harvey vs Tyler AllgeierWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Tyler Allgeier's 6.8 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 4.0-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 6.8), and RJ Harvey's 12 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyler Allgeier 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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RBDenver Broncos#27PPG LEADER

RJ Harvey

PPG

10.8

Games

Rush Yds

540

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

356

Bye

Week 10

RBAtlanta Falcons#49

Tyler Allgeier

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

514

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

RJ Harvey

Tyler Allgeier

Head to Head

10.8 PPG6.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

RJ Harvey: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #27 at the position). Tyler Allgeier: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #49 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, RJ Harvey is producing at 49% of elite pace and Tyler Allgeier at 31%. That ranking gap means RJ Harvey carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

RJ Harvey vs Tyler Allgeier: The Full Breakdown

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 Atlanta Falcons.

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 10 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire RJ Harvey at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Tyler Allgeier is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: RJ Harvey (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tyler Allgeier (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•RJ Harvey outscored Tyler Allgeier by a projected 68 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

RJ Harvey vs Tyler Allgeier: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	RJ Harvey	Tyler Allgeier
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	6.8
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	184	116
Rushing Yards	540	514
Rush Yds/Game	31.8	30.2
Rushing TDs	7	8
Receptions	47	14
Receiving Yards	356	96
Targets	58	16
Total TDs	12	8
Age	25	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

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 10, and Tyler Allgeier (ATL) 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.