RJ Harvey has been nominated for the NFL Rookie of the Week after his performance in the Denver Broncos’ 27-26 overtime win against the Washington Commanders. Harvey contributed two rushing touchdowns, including the decisive score in overtime, and recorded a total of 62 scrimmage yards.
During the final drive, Harvey began with a 12-yard reception and provided key pass protection before finishing the five-play, 76-yard series with a 5-yard touchdown run. His efforts helped secure Denver’s victory.
Harvey is currently tied with Ashton Jeanty, who was selected sixth overall in this year’s draft, for the most scrimmage touchdowns among rookies through Week 13. This marks Harvey’s fourth nomination for NFL Rookie of the Week this season; he previously won after his game against Dallas in Week 8.
If Harvey wins again, he will be the first Broncos running back to claim multiple Rookie of the Week honors since Knowshon Moreno achieved that feat in 2009.
Other nominees for this week’s award include Tyler Shough from New Orleans, Quinshon Judkins from Cleveland, Kyle Monangai from Chicago, Lathan Ransom from Carolina, and TreVeyon Henderson from New England.
“Harvey scored a pair of rushing touchdowns — including the game-winning score in overtime — against the Commanders to help Denver earn a 27-26 win. Harvey finished the game with 62 scrimmage yards.”
“On the Broncos’ final drive, Harvey got the drive started with a 12-yard catch before making a crucial block to protect Bo Nix as he threw another completion. Harvey capped the Broncos’ five-play, 76-yard drive with a 5-yard rushing touchdown.”
“Through Week 13, Harvey is tied with sixth-overall pick Ashton Jeanty for the most scrimmage touchdowns among rookies this season.”
“Harvey has been nominated for the award four times this season and won the honor after his performance against the Cowboys in Week 8.”
“Should Harvey win, he would be the first Broncos running back to win the award multiple times since Knowshon Moreno in 2009.”
“New Orleans’ Tyler Shough, Cleveland’s Quinshon Judkins, Chicago’s Kyle Monangai, Carolina’s Lathan Ransom and New England’s TreVeyon Henderson are also nominated.”
