Marvin Harrison vs Xavier Worthy: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Marvin Harrison and Xavier Worthy for your lineup, you are not alone. Marvin Harrison finished the 2025 season at 8.9 PPG for the Arizona Cardinals (12 games), and Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 for the Kansas City Chiefs (14 games).
That 2.6-point weekly advantage for Marvin Harrison is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Marvin Harrison turned 73 targets into 608 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Xavier Worthy converted 73 looks into 532 yards and 1 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 sits Week 11 while Xavier Worthy is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
