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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Troy FranklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Marvin Harrison Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Troy Franklin's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

This one is genuinely close. Marvin Harrison Jr. edges Troy Franklin by 0.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Marvin Harrison Jr. goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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WRArizona Cardinals#39PPG LEADER

Marvin Harrison Jr.

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

608

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRDenver Broncos#44

Troy Franklin

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

709

Rec TDs

Targets

104

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Marvin Harrison Jr.

Troy Franklin

Head to Head

8.9 PPG8.5 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Marvin Harrison Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #39 at the position). Troy Franklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #44 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Marvin Harrison Jr. is producing at 40% of elite pace and Troy Franklin at 39%. That ranking gap means Marvin Harrison Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Troy Franklin: The Full Breakdown

Marvin Harrison Jr. (8.9 PPG) and Troy Franklin (8.5 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Marvin Harrison Jr. played 12 games for the Arizona Cardinals; Troy Franklin suited up 17 times for the Denver Broncos.

A 0.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Troy Franklin saw 104 targets in 2025, while Marvin Harrison Jr. drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Troy Franklin, 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Marvin Harrison Jr. sits Week 14 while Troy Franklin is off Week 10. 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. Troy Franklin (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Marvin Harrison Jr. outscored Troy Franklin by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Troy Franklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 12. That durability gap means Troy Franklin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Troy Franklin scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Troy Franklin saw 104 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 Troy Franklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Marvin Harrison Jr.	Troy Franklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.9	8.5
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	145
Receptions	41	65
Rec/Game	3.4	3.8
Receiving Yards	608	709
Rec Yds/Game	50.7	41.7
Receiving TDs	4	6
Targets	73	104
Target Share/Game	6.1	6.1
Age	23	23
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

Marvin Harrison Jr. outscored Troy Franklin by 0.4 PPG in 2025 (8.9 to 8.5). 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 Jr. or Troy Franklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Marvin Harrison Jr. has the edge at 8.9 PPG compared to Troy Franklin's 8.5 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 Troy Franklin average in 2025?▾

Marvin Harrison Jr. averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Marvin Harrison Jr. and Troy Franklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Troy Franklin (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Marvin Harrison Jr. or Troy Franklin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Marvin Harrison Jr. outscored Troy Franklin by 0.4 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.