The Denver Broncos have a crucial matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8, as it will be a major factor in the lead in the AFC West. However, Denver is dealing with some injury concerns, with RJ Harvey and Jaylen Waddle receiving official statuses on Friday.
Harvey is officially ruled out for Sunday's matchup due to a knee issue in the Broncos' latest injury report. Meanwhile, Waddle is deemed questionable with a chest injury. 10 total players were listed on the club's injury report ahead of the game against the Chiefs.
“Broncos ruled out RB RJ Harvey for Sunday’s game vs. the Chiefs and are listing WR Jaylen Waddle as questionable,” ESPN's Adam Schefter posted on X.
Broncos injury report for Chiefs game
WR Marvin Mims Jr. – Ankle: Active
ILB Karene Reid – Elbow: Active
DT Malcolm Roach – Neck: Active
CB Pat Surtain II – Ankle: Active
DL Zach Allen – Hamstring: Questionable
T Garrett Bolles – Hip: Questionable
S Brandon Jones – Hamstring: Questionable
WR Jaylen Waddle – Chest: Questionable
RB RJ Harvey – Knee: Out
S Talanoa Hufanga – Ankle: Out
Harvey sustained the knee injury during his limited participation in Thursday's practice. With the 25-year-old ruled out, the Broncos will rely on JK Dobbins and Jonah Coleman in the backfield. Harvey has stepped up for Denver this year, working more as an extra receiver than a true running back. Through six games this season, the second-year pro has accumulated 87 rushing yards, 217 receiving yards, and two total touchdowns.
As for Waddle, the six-year veteran suffered a chest injury in the Broncos' 30-16 Week 7 win over the Arizona Cardinals. If Waddle is unable to play, quarterback Bo Nix would rely on wide receivers Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin, along with tight end Evan Engram in the passing game. Waddle enters Week 8 with 26 receptions for 276 yards and one touchdown.