Rookie RB RJ Harvey was listed as the RB5 on the Denver Broncos first unofficial depth chart, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Schefter: “Broncos first unofficial depth chart of the season lists JK Dobbins as their starting running back, Jaleel McLaughlin as second string, Audric Estime as third string, Tyler Badie as fourth string and Blake Watson and rookie RJ Harvey as fifth string.”
That’s cute.
Unofficial depth charts really shouldn’t influence your fantasy football decisions. Once upon a time, WR Justin Jefferson was listed as the WR4 on the Vikings depth chart. The Broncos are incredibly high on Harvey, evidenced by their second-round draft investment, and the reports from camp have been glowing. What is believable, however, is Dobbins being the “starter.” This will likely be a 1A/1B situation between Dobbins and Harvey, but considering it is part of a Sean Payton offense, that’s perfectly fine.
Since 2013, RBs have accounted for at least 20% of the targets every year Sean Payton has called plays. And over Payton’s first two seasons in Denver, the Broncos have ranked fifth and first in RB target share (21% and 32%). This past season, QB Bo Nix led the NFL with 121 backfield pass attempts, giving Harvey 50-catch upside as a rookie.
Let the rest of your league worry about this early depth chart. Harvey checks in as the RB27 in our rankings.
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