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Marvin Harrison vs Tee Higgins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRArizona Cardinals
Marvin Harrison
PPG
8.9
Games
12
Rec
41
Rec Yds
608
Rec TDs
4
Targets
73
Bye
Week 11
WRCincinnati BengalsPPG LEADER
Tee Higgins
PPG
12.1
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
846
Rec TDs
11
Targets
98
Bye
Week 12

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8.9 PPG12.1 PPG
12 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Marvin Harrison vs Tee Higgins: Who Should You Start?

Marvin Harrison and Tee Higgins are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Marvin Harrison averaged 8.9 PPG across 12 games with the Arizona Cardinals, while Tee Higgins posted 12.1 PPG in 15 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 3.2-PPG gap gives Tee Higgins the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Marvin Harrison turned 73 targets into 608 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Tee Higgins converted 98 looks into 846 yards and 11 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Marvin Harrison has his bye in Week 11, and Tee Higgins rests in Week 12. 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.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins outscored Marvin Harrison by 3.2 PPG in 2025 (12.1 to 8.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Marvin Harrison or Tee Higgins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Marvin Harrison'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 and Tee Higgins average in 2025?

Marvin Harrison averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Marvin Harrison and Tee Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?

Marvin Harrison (ARI) has a bye in Week 11, and Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Marvin Harrison or Tee Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Tee Higgins outscored Marvin Harrison by 3.2 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.