RJ Harvey shines as a potential lead back for Denver after a strong early-down showing in the preseason, hinting at a backfield role that could yield steady early carries and strong passing-game usage if he wins the passing-down job. The Payton era has a track record of turning versatile backs into fantasy producers, which supports Harvey’s upside even in a volatile backfield.

Travis Hunter’s 11-personnel-heavy preseason debut with Jacksonville signals a sizable offensive role if he settles at receiver, with slot reps mixing in behind Brian Thomas Jr. and Dyami Brown. Rashee Rice is still the focal point for fantasy managers, a proven late-round standout whose ADP reflects a high ceiling after last year’s breakout. J.K. Dobbins’ third-down role around preseason usage adds nuance to Denver’s backfield, while Jordan Mason’s path to Minnesota could elevate him as a seasonal value big-man in the late rounds.