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67 Receptions in 20 Games: Why RJ Harvey Overtaking Terrell Davis Is Shaking Up Denver’s Backfield

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Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey just smashed a franchise record, pulling in 67 receptions through his first 20 career games. That’s more than any player in Broncos history in their first 20 games, even legendary running back Terrell Davis.

History Made, Plain and Simple

This isn’t some quiet stat. Harvey’s 67 catches are the new high mark for the Broncos through a player’s first 20 games, directly overtaking Terrell Davis in that specific category. It shows he is a serious pass catching threat early in his career.

The Fight For Touches Is Real

But here’s the thing about those stats: they don’t tell the whole story of his current situation. Harvey is sitting behind J.K. Dobbins on the depth chart right now. Plus, he’s got Tyler Badie right there, trying to snag those backfield touches too.

Fantasy Implications and Beyond

Despite the depth chart battle, Harvey’s knack for catching passes is a massive asset. We’re talking huge usefulness as a pass catcher here. For all you fantasy geeks out there, he’s got solid RB3 or flex appeal in PPR leagues, though not as much in other formats.

So yeah, RJ Harvey is already etching his name into the Broncos’ history books. How he navigates that depth chart and keeps those hands reliable is going to be the real story to watch in Denver.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

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