It will take more targets and more physical play from Harrison to see him reach his potential as a top-12 WR. Luckily, Fantasy managers can draft him with top-20 WR expectations around the 50th pick, a far cry from where he was reached for in 2024. Harrison has taken steps this offseason to add muscle to his body -- you can do a web search to see his larger arms. He may have done that so he can win more often on contested catches and potentially wrestle himself away from defenders and add more yardage after the catch. Anything would be an improvement after Harrison caught just 42.1% of his 38 contested catch opportunities and averaged a meek 2.4 yards after contact per reception. Harrison also would benefit from being in sync with Kyler Murray, whose overall completion rate is great but his deep ball passing has been in the toilet for the past three seasons. There's definitely a chance Harrison can put it all together and be outstanding with the ball, but just like last year, you're taking a risk drafting him. At least in 2025 the buy-in is a much more palatable Round 4 pick in PPR (Round 5 in non-PPR).
Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Better rapport with Murray
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Harrison and Kyler Murray are operating with a greater rapport ahead of the 2025 season, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
After hooking up with Murray for a 15-yard catch in the preseason opener versus Kansas City, Harrison and the rest of the Cardinals' No. 1 offense sat out this past Saturday's game against Denver. Murray and Harrison connected on a number of passes against a tough Broncos secondary in a joint practice, however. Harrison is looking to build upon a 62-885-8 line on 116 targets over 17 regular-season games as a rookie, and the fourth overall pick in the 2024 Draft seems poised to break out based on early returns in training camp and the exhibition schedule.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Flashes on one catch Saturday
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Harrison brought in his only target for 15 yards in the Cardinals' 20-17 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday night.
Harrison officially kicked off his highly anticipated 2025 with a 15-yard grab over the middle on Arizona's first drive, but the second pass thrown his way later in the possession was intercepted by the Chiefs' Jaden Hicks. Harrison didn't see the ball come his way again, but it was nevertheless a relatively encouraging start to the preseason for the bulked-up 2024 first-round pick, who's probably aiming to significantly improve on what was considered a lackluster campaign relative to expectations. Harrison and the rest of the first-team offense could see more work during the Cardinals' second preseason game, which comes on the road against the Broncos next Saturday night.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Bulks up over offseason
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Harrison reported to training camp Wednesday at 220 pounds, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official website reports.
Harrison entered the NFL at 209 pounds but spent the offseason bulking up and focusing on his diet. The No. 4 overall pick of the 2024 Draft, Harrison had a fine rookie season, posting a 62-885-8 receiving line on 116 targets, but his efficiency clearly was lacking some. He caught just 54.4 percent of his targets, ranking 102nd out of 112 qualifying wide receivers in catch percentage. His average depth of target of 14.2 yards was 14th-highest, which helps explain some of that lack of efficiency. The Cardinals hope to do a better job of getting Harrison easier catches at all levels of the field in 2025.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Cardinals anticipating Year 2 leap
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Arizona's coaching staff expects Harrison to take a substantial step forward in 2025 after his uneven rookie season, Doug Haller of The Athletic reports.
Harrison has reportedly bulked up noticeably this offseason, a development that will hopefully help the No. 4 overall pick of the 2024 Draft improve in contested-catch situations in Year 2. Despite suiting up for all 17 regular-season games as a rookie and acting as the Cardinals' top wide receiver, Harrison managed just a 62-885-8 line on 116 targets, finishing as a distant second in pass-catching production compared to TE Trey McBride. QB Kyler Murray said at mandatory minicamp that he's observed improved confidence from Harrison, who will turn 23 in August. That Arizona didn't notably add to the pass-catching corps in either free agency or the 2025 Draft can only be interpreted as a vote of confidence that Harrison will indeed follow through on a notable leap this year, a development that will require him to translate his added strength and size into an ability to more consistently beat opposing cornerbacks downfield, and to do so without noticeably sacrificing speed. He'll have every opportunity to emerge as a true top wideout in 2025, at least, as Michael Wilson, Greg Dortch and Zay Jones don't represent genuine competition to the target shares of either Harrison or McBride.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr.: WRs to Sit
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The best game of Harrison's career came in Week 2 against the Rams when he had four catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns on eight targets for 29 PPR points. We thought he was on his way to a dominant rookie campaign, but he's been inconsistent for most of the season and struggling in his past three games. He comes into Week 17 having scored 8.9 PPR points or less in three games in a row, and he has one touchdown in his past five outings. The Rams don't have a dominant secondary, but this is more about trusting Harrison. At best, he's only worth starting in three-receiver leagues in Week 17.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Struggles with eight targets
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Harrison had four receptions on eight targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 36-30 overtime loss to Carolina.
Harrison finished with three more targets than any teammate Sunday, but he failed to lead Arizona in any other receiving category in the overtime loss. The rookie prodigy has been a boom-or-bust asset in his first year as a pro, with more busts than booms in recent weeks. Harrison has finished above 50 receiving yards in just three of his last eight appearances, with all three of his touchdowns over that span coming in the games during which he eclipsed 50 yards. That rate of inconsistency makes Harrison a risky fantasy play in standard formats against the Rams in Week 17.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr.: Contrarian DFS Play
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I know, the definition of insanity is playing Marvin Harrison week after week and expecting different results. Except sometimes you have to get a little crazy to win a GPP. Harrison has had some of his biggest games against bad defenses so as a contrarian play only I am running him back out there.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Quiet day with two receptions
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Harrison had two receptions on six targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 30-17 win over the Patriots.
It was an inefficient day at the office for Harrison, who recorded just 32 receiving yards on a 33 percent catch rate. A one-sided game script in favor of Arizona also hurt the wideout's fantasy potential Sunday, as this contest was never close despite the 13-point difference once the game clock hit zero. Harrison owns a 47-687-7 receiving line through 14 starts as a rookie, with his next chance to play coming in a road tilt against Carolina next Sunday.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Held to four catches in Week 14
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Harrison caught four of eight targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 30-18 loss to the Seahawks.
Harrison has reached 50 receiving yards only five times in his up-and-down rookie season. His eight targets against Seattle ranked second behind Trey McBride's 14, and Harrison's 20 targets over the last two games are the most he has seen in a two-game span. While there's reason for long-term optimism with the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, including Harrison's team-leading total of seven receiving touchdowns, he can't be viewed as a surefire fantasy starter in most formats when the Cardinals host the Patriots in Week 15.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Finds end zone in Sunday's loss
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Harrison caught five of 12 targets for 60 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-22 loss to the Vikings.
While the rookie wideout was far from efficient, Harrison was on the other end of Kyler Murray's only TD of the day, a 15-yard strike in the third quarter that gave the Cardinals a 19-6 lead. It was Harrison's seventh score in 12 games, which leads all rookie WRs and is fourth in the NFL behind Ja'Marr Chase, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Terry McLaurin. Harrison will look to get back in the end zone in Week 14 against the Seahawks, in a game that could have significant playoff implications in the NFC West.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr.: WRs to Sit
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It's tough to sit Harrison given his potential, but he's not getting enough targets to produce at a high level. Harrison has been at six targets or less in each of his past three games, and he scored 7.7 PPR points or less in two of those outings. Kyler Murray will likely struggle against Minnesota's defense, making it hard to love Harrison in this matchup, especially if he doesn't find the end zone. He's still worth starting in all three-receiver leagues, but this could be another letdown spot for Harrison on the road.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Musters three catches in Week 12
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Harrison hauled in three of six targets for 47 yards and no touchdowns during Sunday's 16-6 defeat in Seattle.
Cardinals pass catchers took a back seat to TE Trey McBride (12-133-0 on 15 targets) in the passing game Week 12, as Harrison's target count ranked second on the team, while his yards from scrimmage were fourth (WR Michael Wilson had 54, and RB James Conner notched 49). Prior to Arizona's Week 11 bye, Harrison was able to salvage lacking performances with touchdowns (six in 10 appearances), but the offense was held out of the end zone this weekend. Harrison's next opportunity to produce is next Sunday at Minnesota.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Returns to end zone Sunday
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Harrison brought in all five of his targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-6 win over the Jets.
Harrison rebounded from a down game in Week 9 by collecting all of his targets while cashing in his sixth touchdown of the season against the Jets. The rookie phenom has produced a 33-499-6 receiving line through 10 games as the Cardinals enter a bye week. Harrison has endured some ups and downs from a fantasy perspective, but he can still be relied upon and has a plus matchup against the Seahawks on Nov. 24.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Wakes up from slumber in Week 8
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Harrison hauled in six of seven targets for 111 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-27 win over Miami.
Fantasy managers who drafted Harrison likely included him in lineup for Sunday's matchup despite his recent results, so the big outing was a strong signal for the rookie, who turned in his second 100-yard receiving effort of the season. Harrison is now up to a 26-411-5 receiving line through eight contests, with most of that production coming in two games.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Held in check on MNF
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Harrison had three receptions (on six targets) for 21 yards in Monday's 17-15 win over the Chargers.
Harrison's up-and-down rookie campaign continued with another lackluster fantasy score. The 2024 first-round selection still boasts a solid 20-300-4 receiving line through four weeks, but most of that production came across a three-game span Weeks 2-4. Harrison has the pedigree and potential to be worth a start in most fantasy formats, despite his recent returns signaling the contrary. Keep faith heading into a Week 8 matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Upgrades to full practice
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Harrison (concussion) was a full practice participant Friday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Harrison has progressed rapidly since exiting last week's loss to the Packers in the first half. He managed a limited practice Thursday in a non-contact jersey, followed by a full session Friday in a normal jersey. Harrison still needs clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play in Monday's home game against the Chargers.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Sheds non-contact jersey
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Harrison (concussion) isn't wearing a non-contact jersey at practice Friday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.
It's a sign of progress in the concussion protocol, following his limited practice participation Thursday. Harrison has a chance to avoid missed time and suit up Monday night against the Chargers.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Done for day due to concussion
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Harrison was evaluated for a head injury in Sunday's Week 6 game against Green Bay, and he's since been ruled out from returning.
Harrison took a hard hit on an incomplete pass thrown his way in the second quarter and staggered back to the ground following the play. He was subsequently evaluated for a concussion before being ruled out in the third quarter. Harrison didn't catch either of his two targets in the contest, and Michael Wilson will move into the No. 1 receiver role for the Cardinals with the rookie done for the day.
Harrison went to the locker room during Sunday's game at Green Bay to be evaluated for a head injury.
Harrison was shaken up after an incompletion in the middle of the second quarter and walked off the field with team trainers. If he's eventually diagnosed with a concussion, he'll end Week 6 with no catches on two targets.
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Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Catches early TD in Week 4 loss
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Harrison caught five of six targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-14 loss to the Commanders.
Harrison scored a two-yard touchdown on the opening drive and seemed poised for a huge performance against a Commanders defense that had struggled to cover wide receivers, so his final numbers are a bit disappointing given that context. Nonetheless, the standout rookie stretched his touchdown streak to three games (four TDs) and finished with the team lead in receiving yards for an Arizona offense that was without tight end Trey McBride (concussion). Up next for Harrison and the Cardinals is a Week 5 road game in San Francisco.
