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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Marvin Harrison Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

Marvin Harrison Jr. is the better play on a neutral week. 8.9 PPG with 608 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tyler Lockett at 6.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Marvin Harrison Jr. higher, but do not fade Tyler Lockett entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

WRSeattle Seahawks#99

Tyler Lockett

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Marvin Harrison Jr.

Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

8.9 PPG6.9 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

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

Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Tyler Lockett: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Marvin Harrison Jr. and Tyler Lockett is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver put up 8.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Tyler Lockett of the Seattle Seahawks averaged 6.9 in 15. A 2.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.0 points favors Marvin Harrison Jr., though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Marvin Harrison Jr. turned 73 targets into 608 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Tyler Lockett converted 72 looks into 548 yards and 2 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Marvin Harrison Jr. has his bye in Week 14, and Tyler Lockett rests in Week 10. 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.

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. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Marvin Harrison Jr. outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Lockett played 15 games in 2025 compared to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 12. That durability gap means Tyler Lockett 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

Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Marvin Harrison Jr.	Tyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.9	6.9
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	104
Receptions	41	48
Rec/Game	3.4	3.2
Receiving Yards	608	548
Rec Yds/Game	50.7	36.5
Receiving TDs	4	2
Targets	73	72
Target Share/Game	6.1	4.8
Age	23	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

8.9 PPG for Marvin Harrison Jr. versus 6.9 for Tyler Lockett in 2025. The baseline favors Marvin Harrison Jr., though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Marvin Harrison Jr. or Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Marvin Harrison Jr. has the edge at 8.9 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett average in 2025?▾

Marvin Harrison Jr. averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Marvin Harrison Jr. and Tyler Lockett's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Marvin Harrison Jr. or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Marvin Harrison Jr. outscored Tyler Lockett by 2.0 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.