RJ Harvey, the Broncos running back who celebrated a touchdown against our Seattle Seahawks just a couple of weeks ago on October 15, 2026, has been ruled out for Denver’s upcoming clash with the Kansas City Chiefs due to a knee injury. The good news for Denver fans, however, is that this injury is not believed to be serious or one that will sideline the second-year back long term.
Broncos Holding Their Breath After Practice Scare
It definitely stings for Denver that Harvey got dinged in practice this week, especially since this Chiefs game is being called their “biggest regular season game of the season so far.” But a source told The Denver Post that while the knee injury did seem to happen in practice, it’s not severe. That’s a huge relief for a team that’s two games away from their bye week. It means there’s a real shot he could be back on the field after some rehab. The Broncos’ run game is gonna need some juice though, so maybe this is the moment for Jonah Coleman to show what he’s got.
Denver Faces a Crucial Showdown Sans Harvey
With Harvey out, the spotlight shifts to Denver’s other backs and how they’ll manage without him in what promises to be a tense matchup. Head coach Sean Payton touched on managing workload for backs like J.K. Dobbins, noting that a deep running back room like theirs has its advantages. He mentioned that Dobbins’ numbers have peaked, and they even use analytical data to track burst and speed, which shows they’re really dialing into their backfield strategy. Payton also talked about the “hot hand” influencing opportunities during a game, which is easier to do at running back than receiver. With Harvey sidelined, Denver will need someone to get that hot hand against Kansas City. Quarterback Bo Nix has made it clear that “This one is important to us,” so you know the Broncos are fired up for another shot at the Chiefs, even if they’re a man down in the backfield.
The Broncos will need to rally without Harvey as they face the Kansas City Chiefs, hoping to keep their season on track. For Denver, this game is everything, and they’ll be watching closely to see who steps up in the run game. We’ll be watching too, waiting to see if Harvey can make a swift return to the field after their bye.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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