Chris Godwin vs Marvin Harrison: Who Should You Start?
Chris Godwin and Marvin Harrison are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Chris Godwin averaged 7.4 PPG across 9 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Marvin Harrison posted 8.9 PPG in 12 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.
A 1.5-PPG gap gives Marvin Harrison the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Chris Godwin turned 51 targets into 360 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Marvin Harrison converted 73 looks into 608 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
