Josh Downs vs Marvin Harrison: Who Should You Start?
Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Josh Downs (Indianapolis Colts) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.7 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Marvin Harrison (Arizona Cardinals) came in at 8.9 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
Marvin Harrison carries a 2.2-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. Josh Downs turned 88 targets into 566 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: Josh Downs sits Week 14 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.
