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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Marvin Harrison Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Deebo Samuel Sr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 8.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Deebo Samuel Sr. is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Deebo Samuel Sr. edges Marvin Harrison Jr. by 0.6 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Deebo Samuel Sr. goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRWashington Commanders#36PPG LEADER

Deebo Samuel Sr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

727

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRArizona Cardinals#39

Marvin Harrison Jr.

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

608

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Deebo Samuel Sr.

Marvin Harrison Jr.

Head to Head

9.5 PPG8.9 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Deebo Samuel Sr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #36 at the position). Marvin Harrison Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Deebo Samuel Sr. is producing at 43% of elite pace and Marvin Harrison Jr. at 40%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Deebo Samuel Sr. (9.5 PPG) and Marvin Harrison Jr. (8.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Deebo Samuel Sr. played 16 games for the Washington Commanders; Marvin Harrison Jr. suited up 12 times for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 0.6-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Deebo Samuel Sr. saw 99 targets in 2025, while Marvin Harrison Jr. drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Deebo Samuel Sr., even in weeks where Marvin Harrison Jr. posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Deebo Samuel Sr. sits Week 7 while Marvin Harrison Jr. is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Deebo Samuel Sr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Marvin Harrison Jr. (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Deebo Samuel Sr. outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Deebo Samuel Sr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 12. That durability gap means Deebo Samuel Sr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Deebo Samuel Sr. scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Deebo Samuel Sr. saw 99 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Marvin Harrison Jr. is 7 years younger than Deebo Samuel Sr. (23 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Deebo Samuel Sr.	Marvin Harrison Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.5	8.9
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	152	107
Receptions	72	41
Rec/Game	4.5	3.4
Receiving Yards	727	608
Rec Yds/Game	45.4	50.7
Receiving TDs	5	4
Targets	99	73
Target Share/Game	6.2	6.1
Age	30	23
Experience	6 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 14

Summary

Deebo Samuel Sr. outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by 0.6 PPG in 2025 (9.5 to 8.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Deebo Samuel Sr. or Marvin Harrison Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Deebo Samuel Sr. has the edge at 9.5 PPG compared to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 8.9 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Deebo Samuel Sr. and Marvin Harrison Jr. average in 2025?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 9.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Marvin Harrison Jr. averaged 8.9 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Deebo Samuel Sr. and Marvin Harrison Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Deebo Samuel Sr. or Marvin Harrison Jr. a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by 0.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.