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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Marvin Harrison Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 8.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Garrett Wilson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.7-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 8.9), and Garrett Wilson's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Marvin Harrison Jr. is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

WRArizona Cardinals#39

Marvin Harrison Jr.

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

608

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Marvin Harrison Jr.

Head to Head

11.6 PPG8.9 PPG

7 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Marvin Harrison Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Marvin Harrison Jr. at 40%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Garrett Wilson vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Garrett Wilson (New York Jets) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.6 fantasy points per game in 7 games. Marvin Harrison Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) came in at 8.9 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Garrett Wilson carries a 2.7-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Garrett Wilson turned 59 targets into 395 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Marvin Harrison Jr. 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 13 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: Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Marvin Harrison Jr. (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Marvin Harrison Jr. played 12 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Marvin Harrison Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Garrett Wilson scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Marvin Harrison Jr. saw 73 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Marvin Harrison Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	8.9
Games Played	7	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	107
Receptions	36	41
Rec/Game	5.1	3.4
Receiving Yards	395	608
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	50.7
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	59	73
Target Share/Game	8.4	6.1
Age	25	23
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Garrett Wilson holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.6 points per game. Marvin Harrison Jr. averaged 8.9 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Garrett Wilson or Marvin Harrison Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Marvin Harrison Jr. averaged 8.9 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Garrett Wilson or Marvin Harrison Jr. a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by 2.7 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.