Broncos' RJ Harvey Quietly Builds Scoring Streak Despite Limited Opportunities

The Denver Broncos have received some timely offensive production from running back RJ Harvey, even as his opportunities have remained limited.

Harvey has recorded at least 56 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown in each of Denver's last two games, a streak highlighted Wednesday by Zac Stevens of DNVR.

The second-year running back has accomplished that with just 14 combined carries and receptions over those two contests.

His latest contribution came in Sunday's 30-16 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Harvey caught two passes for 54 yards, including a 52-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Bo Nix in the third quarter.

The scoring play came on a short screen pass that Harvey turned into a long touchdown, extending Denver's lead to 20-6.

He also carried three times for six yards, finishing with 60 yards from scrimmage on just five offensive touches.

Harvey delivered a different type of scoring contribution in Denver's previous game against Seattle on October 15.

He rushed six times for 25 yards and a touchdown while adding three receptions for 31 yards.

That gave him 56 yards from scrimmage and his first rushing touchdown of the 2026 season.

Across those two victories, Harvey has accumulated 116 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 14 touches.

The recent performances also highlight the different ways he can contribute.

Against Seattle, Harvey reached the end zone on the ground. Against Arizona, he demonstrated his ability to turn a short reception into an explosive scoring play.

Through six appearances this season, Harvey has recorded 25 receptions for 217 yards, compared with 24 carries for 87 rushing yards, according to NFL.com's official statistics.

His production has come as Denver continues to evaluate its options in the backfield.

Those numbers underline his importance as a receiving option for Nix, even when his rushing opportunities are limited.

Denver's offense has shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, and Harvey has contributed touchdowns in each of the team's last two victories.

The Broncos will now face another important test Sunday when they host the Kansas City Chiefs.

Whether Harvey receives more touches remains uncertain, but his recent production has demonstrated that he can make an impact without a heavy workload.