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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Parker WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 8.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Parker Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

Parker Washington has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (10.4 to 8.9), and Parker Washington's 5 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.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRArizona Cardinals#39

Marvin Harrison Jr.

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

608

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Marvin Harrison Jr.

Parker Washington

Head to Head

8.9 PPG10.4 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Marvin Harrison Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #39 at the position). Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Marvin Harrison Jr. is producing at 40% of elite pace and Parker Washington at 47%. That ranking gap means Parker Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Parker Washington: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Marvin Harrison Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.9 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Parker Washington (Jacksonville Jaguars) came in at 10.4 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Parker Washington carries a 1.5-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. Marvin Harrison Jr. turned 73 targets into 608 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Parker Washington converted 95 looks into 847 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Marvin Harrison Jr. sits Week 14 while Parker Washington is off Week 7. 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: Marvin Harrison Jr. (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Parker Washington outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Parker Washington played 15 games in 2025 compared to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 12. That durability gap means Parker Washington contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Parker Washington scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Parker Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Marvin Harrison Jr.	Parker Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.9	10.4
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	156
Receptions	41	58
Rec/Game	3.4	3.9
Receiving Yards	608	847
Rec Yds/Game	50.7	56.5
Receiving TDs	4	5
Targets	73	95
Target Share/Game	6.1	6.3
Age	23	24
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Parker Washington holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.4 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 Marvin Harrison Jr. or Parker Washington in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 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 Marvin Harrison Jr. and Parker Washington average in 2025?▾

Marvin Harrison Jr. averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Marvin Harrison Jr. and Parker Washington's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Parker Washington (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Marvin Harrison Jr. or Parker Washington a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Parker Washington outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by 1.5 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.