Malik Nabers or RJ Harvey: Who Should You Start?
2026 Week 3 · deterministic head-to-head · Verdicts based on PPR scoring.
Nabers’ centerpiece role gives him the stronger volume case
Start Nabers: the model’s narrow edge reflects a real preference, not a runaway, with his WR1 role and the Giants’ better scoring outlook separating the pair. Harvey’s receiving ability can pay off in PPR, but his RB2 role leaves workload uncertain as he returns from a hamstring absence. Nabers’ shoulder is the main risk; his full practice and reassuring X-ray help, though the earlier injury still matters (giants.com 2026-09-24; NBC Sports 2026-09-24; SI.com (Giants On SI) 2026-09-22).
What flips it: A shoulder setback for Nabers, or confirmation that Harvey is back to a full workload.
Sources: giants.com · Sep 24, 2026 · NBC Sports · Sep 24, 2026 · SI.com (Giants On SI) · Sep 22, 2026 · denverbroncos.com · Sep 25, 2026 · ESPN · Sep 22, 2026
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Malik Nabers
9.712.114.4 Projected Points
RJ Harvey
6.37.99.5 Projected Points
Malik Nabers’s market
RJ Harvey’s market
Why Malik Nabers
StartWR1 and offensive centerpiece. Explosive separator with elite YAC, returning from a season-ending injury.
Start — every-week WR start at consensus WR15: TEN is the 11th-softest matchup vs WRs, 21% target share.
- His separation and YAC can generate PPR value without needing a touchdown.
- Tennessee’s defensive rank comes from just two games, making role a more useful guide than the matchup.
Latest on Nabers
Malik Nabers received good results from shoulder X-ray and told reporters on Thursday he would be fine.
NBC Sports · Sep 24, 2026Malik Nabers suffered a right shoulder injury late in the first quarter of the Week 2 Monday night loss to the Rams while contesting a catch, was in significant pain and briefly ruled questionable to return, but came back into the game in the second quarter after his shoulder reportedly popped out on the play.
SI.com (Giants On SI) · Sep 22, 2026View the injury report for the Week 3 matchup between the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is believed to have sustained a sprained MCL on Monday night based on initial exams, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. He will undergo an MRI on Tuesday.
Giants coach John Harbaugh says tackling star receiver Malik Nabers was "all in fun" and was an effort to help the wideout move beyond his injury fears.
Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.
Why RJ Harvey
Toss-UpRB2 and passing-down complement. Explosive change-of-pace back with strong receiving production and red-zone scoring.
Toss-up — RB38 consensus, projects RB34 this week: LAR is the 11th-toughest matchup vs RBs, 14% target share.
- Harvey’s receiving role is his best route to value if Denver has to chase the game.
- Friday clearance supports availability, but not a full workload after his hamstring absence (denverbroncos.com 2026-09-25; ESPN 2026-09-22).
Latest on Harvey
RJ Harvey is available for the upcoming game after being a full participant in Friday's practice and receiving no game status.
Injury Report: RBs RJ Harvey and J.K. Dobbins not assigned game statuses, RB Jonah Coleman ruled out for Week 3 game vs. Ramsdenverbroncos.com · Sep 25, 2026RJ Harvey was a full participant in Thursday practice after being limited on Wednesday.
Injury Report: RBs J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey improve to full practice participants Thursday ahead of Week 3 game vs. Ramsdenverbroncos.com · Sep 24, 2026RJ Harvey (hamstring) was inactive for Denver's Week 2 win over Jacksonville after being limited in practice all week, but head coach Sean Payton suggested Monday that Harvey could return to action in Week 3 against the Rams.
ESPN · Sep 22, 2026Broncos running backs J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey were limited in practice Wednesday, and Jonah Coleman did not practice. Nevertheless, coach Sean Payton said he thinks "we're going to be all right" at the position Sunday against the Rams.
With injuries to J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, the Denver Broncos are looking at the week ahead before determining which running back will be ready for Sunday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Broncos have announced their inactive players for Sunday’s matchup with the Jaguars.
Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.
Head-to-head stats
| Metric | Malik Nabers | RJ Harvey |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 9.712.114.4 | 6.37.99.5 |
| Consensus rank | WR15 | RB38 |
| Opponent vs position | TEN · 22 of 322-game sample | LAR · 11 of 322-game sample |
| Receptions | 31 of 32 | 21 of 32 |
| Receiving Yards | 30 of 32 | 12 of 32 |
| Receiving TDs | 15 of 32 | — |
| Targets | 18 of 32 | — |
| Anytime TD | 15 of 32 | 1 of 32 |
| Rushing Yards | — | 16 of 32 |
| Rushing TDs | — | 1 of 32 |
| Rushing Attempts | — | 15 of 32 |
| Target share | 21% | 14% |
| Reception share | 19% | 21% |
| Implied total · spread | 23.8-3.0 | 21.3+3.0 |
| Depth chart | WR1 | RB2 |
| Snap share | 63% | 51% |
| Start/Sit record | 0–0+1 toss-up | 0–0+1 toss-up |
Recent form
Malik Nabers — last 2 weeks
| Week 2 | vs LAR | 0.10.61.1 |
| Week 1 | vs DAL | 6.99.912.9 |
RJ Harvey — last 2 weeks
| Week 2 | vs JAX | 0.00.00.0 |
| Week 1 | vs KC | 4.16.18.1 |
Signal breakdown
- 14.4 vs 9.5 projected PPR pointsMalik Nabers +
- Rank 15 vs 38Malik Nabers +
- Opponent DvP rank 22 vs 11 (32 = softest)even
- Implied 23.8 vs 21.3 team pointsMalik Nabers +
- No injury designationseven
- 63% vs 51% snap shareMalik Nabers +
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