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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Joshua Palmer vs Marvin Harrison Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Marvin Harrison Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Joshua Palmer's 6.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Marvin Harrison Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Marvin Harrison Jr. has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (8.9 to 6.8), and Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Joshua Palmer 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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WRLos Angeles Chargers#99

Joshua Palmer

PPG

6.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

498

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRArizona Cardinals#39PPG LEADER

Marvin Harrison Jr.

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

608

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Joshua Palmer

Marvin Harrison Jr.

Head to Head

6.8 PPG8.9 PPG

14 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Joshua Palmer: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Marvin Harrison Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Joshua Palmer is producing at 31% of elite pace and Marvin Harrison Jr. at 40%. That ranking gap means Marvin Harrison Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Joshua Palmer vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Joshua Palmer (Los Angeles Chargers) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.8 fantasy points per game in 14 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.

Marvin Harrison Jr. 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Joshua Palmer turned 65 targets into 498 yards and 2 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.

One scheduling note: Joshua Palmer is off Week 5 and Marvin Harrison Jr. Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Joshua Palmer (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?

•Marvin Harrison Jr. outscored Joshua Palmer by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Joshua Palmer played 14 games in 2025 compared to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 12. That durability gap means Joshua Palmer contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Marvin Harrison Jr. scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 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

Joshua Palmer vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Joshua Palmer	Marvin Harrison Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.8	8.9
Games Played	14	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	107
Receptions	42	41
Rec/Game	3.0	3.4
Receiving Yards	498	608
Rec Yds/Game	35.6	50.7
Receiving TDs	2	4
Targets	65	73
Target Share/Game	4.6	6.1
Age	-	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Marvin Harrison Jr. holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.9 points per game. Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 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 Joshua Palmer or Marvin Harrison Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Marvin Harrison Jr. has the edge at 8.9 PPG compared to Joshua Palmer's 6.8 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 Joshua Palmer and Marvin Harrison Jr. average in 2025?▾

Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 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 Joshua Palmer and Marvin Harrison Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joshua Palmer (LAC) has a bye in Week 5, and Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Joshua Palmer or Marvin Harrison Jr. a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Marvin Harrison Jr. outscored Joshua Palmer 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.