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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jameson Williams vs Marvin Harrison Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 8.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Jameson Williams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (11.0 to 8.9), and Jameson Williams's 7 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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WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

WRArizona Cardinals#39

Marvin Harrison Jr.

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

608

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jameson Williams

Marvin Harrison Jr.

Head to Head

11.0 PPG8.9 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Marvin Harrison Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jameson Williams is producing at 50% of elite pace and Marvin Harrison Jr. at 40%. That ranking gap means Jameson Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jameson Williams vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jameson Williams (Detroit Lions) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.0 fantasy points per game in 17 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.

Jameson Williams carries a 2.1-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.

Target volume is the story here. Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025, while Marvin Harrison Jr. drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jameson Williams, 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.

Jameson Williams has his bye in Week 6, and Marvin Harrison Jr. rests in Week 14. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Jameson Williams (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?

•Jameson Williams outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 12. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jameson Williams vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jameson Williams	Marvin Harrison Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	8.9
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	187	107
Receptions	65	41
Rec/Game	3.8	3.4
Receiving Yards	1,117	608
Rec Yds/Game	65.7	50.7
Receiving TDs	7	4
Targets	102	73
Target Share/Game	6.0	6.1
Age	25	23
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jameson Williams holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.0 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 Jameson Williams or Marvin Harrison Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 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 Jameson Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. average in 2025?▾

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 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 2.1 points per game.

When are Jameson Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jameson Williams or Marvin Harrison Jr. a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by 2.1 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.