Englewood, Colo. — Rookie Running Back RJ Harvey Up for NFL Award

In an exciting start to the season, rookie running back RJ Harvey from Denver is making waves as he earns a nomination for NFL Rookie of the Week for the second time this month. This recognition comes after a strong performance in a Week 4 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Harvey had a standout game, racking up a career-high 98 scrimmage yards. He rushed the ball 14 times for 58 yards and made a big impact in the passing game with four catches for 40 yards. Notably, he scored his first career touchdown in the fourth quarter, catching a pass from quarterback Bo Nix. Overall, Harvey averaged an impressive 5.4 yards per touch as the Broncos totaled over 500 yards of offense during the game.

This isn’t the first time Harvey has been recognized this season; he was previously nominated for the same honor after his performance in Week 1. He will be competing with other talented rookies, including Jaxson Dart of the Giants, Omarion Hampton from the Chargers, and Ashton Jeanty of the Raiders.

Head Coach Sean Payton emphasized the importance of focusing on the upcoming matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. He said, “The focus strictly has to be on Philly.” Meanwhile, Harvey’s teammate, J.K. Dobbins, expressed his desire to get into a rhythm with consecutive carries to improve his performance.

Defensively, the Broncos showed strength, stopping the Bengals on their final nine third downs and forcing eight punts throughout the game.

Looking ahead, the Broncos are gearing up for a prime-time showdown against the Bengals on “Monday Night Football.” This game is crucial as the team seeks to get back to a .500 record and extend their six-game home winning streak.

In a roster update, rookie defensive end Sai’vion Jones is set to make his debut, while Marvin Mims, who has been dealing with a hip injury, is cleared and did not appear on the injury report leading into the game.

Be sure to cast your vote for RJ Harvey and keep an eye on the Broncos as they step onto the field in their new uniform combination. The excitement is palpable as they prepare for this important matchup!