Garrett Wilson vs Marvin Harrison: Who Should You Start?
Garrett Wilson and Marvin Harrison are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG across 7 games with the New York Jets, while Marvin Harrison posted 8.9 PPG in 12 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.
A 2.7-PPG gap gives Garrett Wilson 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. Garrett Wilson turned 59 targets into 395 yards and 4 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.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Garrett Wilson sits Week 12 while Marvin Harrison is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.