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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DeVonta Smith vs Marvin Harrison Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DeVonta Smith is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 8.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

DeVonta Smith is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, DeVonta Smith and Marvin Harrison Jr. are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.7-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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WRPhiladelphia Eagles#34PPG LEADER

DeVonta Smith

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,008

Rec TDs

Targets

113

Bye

Week 10

WRArizona Cardinals#39

Marvin Harrison Jr.

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

608

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

DeVonta Smith

Marvin Harrison Jr.

Head to Head

9.6 PPG8.9 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

DeVonta Smith: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #34 at the position). Marvin Harrison Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DeVonta Smith is producing at 44% of elite pace and Marvin Harrison Jr. at 40%. That ranking gap means DeVonta Smith carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DeVonta Smith vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: The Full Breakdown

DeVonta Smith (9.6 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. DeVonta Smith played 17 games for the Philadelphia Eagles; Marvin Harrison Jr. suited up 12 times for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 0.7-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. DeVonta Smith saw 113 targets in 2025, while Marvin Harrison Jr. drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for DeVonta Smith, 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: DeVonta Smith sits Week 10 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: DeVonta Smith (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Marvin Harrison Jr. (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•DeVonta Smith outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DeVonta Smith played 17 games in 2025 compared to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 12. That durability gap means DeVonta Smith contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•DeVonta Smith scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•DeVonta Smith saw 113 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Marvin Harrison Jr. is 4 years younger than DeVonta Smith (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DeVonta Smith vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DeVonta Smith	Marvin Harrison Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	8.9
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	163	107
Receptions	77	41
Rec/Game	4.5	3.4
Receiving Yards	1,008	608
Rec Yds/Game	59.3	50.7
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	113	73
Target Share/Game	6.6	6.1
Age	27	23
Experience	4 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

9.6 PPG for DeVonta Smith versus 8.9 for Marvin Harrison Jr. in 2025. The baseline favors DeVonta Smith, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DeVonta Smith or Marvin Harrison Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, DeVonta Smith has the edge at 9.6 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 DeVonta Smith and Marvin Harrison Jr. average in 2025?▾

DeVonta Smith averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Marvin Harrison Jr. averaged 8.9 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are DeVonta Smith and Marvin Harrison Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

DeVonta Smith (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DeVonta Smith or Marvin Harrison Jr. a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

DeVonta Smith outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by 0.7 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.