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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Michael Wilson or RJ HarveyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

It is nearly a coin flip, but lean RJ Harvey over Michael Wilson in 2026.

RJ Harvey (10.8 PPG) and Michael Wilson (10.7) finished 2025 separated by under a point per game. Harvey's 47-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. RJ Harvey is Tier 5 among running backs, Michael Wilson is Tier 3 among wide receivers.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, RJ Harvey (10.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Michael Wilson (10.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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WRArizona Cardinals#24

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 14

RBDenver Broncos#27PPG LEADER

RJ Harvey

PPG

10.8

Games

Rush Yds

540

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

356

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Michael Wilson

RJ Harvey

Head to Head

10.7 PPG10.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). RJ Harvey: Tier 5 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #27 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Michael Wilson vs RJ Harvey: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Michael Wilson (WR, Arizona Cardinals) against RJ Harvey (RB, Denver Broncos) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while RJ Harvey posted 10.8 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Michael Wilson has his bye in Week 14, RJ Harvey in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. RJ Harvey (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•RJ Harvey outscored Michael Wilson by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•RJ Harvey scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Michael Wilson vs RJ Harvey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Michael Wilson	RJ Harvey
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	10.8
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	184
Rushing Yards	0	540
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	31.8
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	78	47
Receiving Yards	1,006	356
Targets	126	58
Total TDs	7	12
Age	26	25
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

RJ Harvey outscored Michael Wilson by 0.1 PPG in 2025 (10.8 to 10.7). 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 Michael Wilson or RJ Harvey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, RJ Harvey has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Michael Wilson's 10.7 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.

Should I draft Michael Wilson or RJ Harvey in 2026 fantasy football?▾

RJ Harvey and Michael Wilson come off the board in the same range, so take whichever fits your roster build. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game in 2025 to Michael Wilson's 10.7, a gap of under a point. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Michael Wilson and RJ Harvey average in 2025?▾

Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are Michael Wilson and RJ Harvey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Michael Wilson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and RJ Harvey (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.