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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Marvin Harrison Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Marvin Harrison Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

Marvin Harrison Jr. has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (8.9 to 7.4), and Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Chris Godwin Jr. is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#54

Chris Godwin Jr.

PPG

7.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

360

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRArizona Cardinals#39PPG LEADER

Marvin Harrison Jr.

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

608

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Marvin Harrison Jr.

Head to Head

7.4 PPG8.9 PPG

9 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Marvin Harrison Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Marvin Harrison Jr. at 40%. That ranking gap means Marvin Harrison Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. and Marvin Harrison Jr. are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 PPG across 9 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Marvin Harrison Jr. posted 8.9 PPG in 12 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 1.5-PPG gap gives Marvin Harrison Jr. the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Chris Godwin Jr. turned 51 targets into 360 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Marvin Harrison Jr. converted 73 looks into 608 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Chris Godwin Jr. sits Week 10 while Marvin Harrison Jr. is off Week 14. 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: Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Marvin Harrison Jr. (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Marvin Harrison Jr. outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Marvin Harrison Jr. played 12 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Marvin Harrison Jr. 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.
•Marvin Harrison Jr. is 7 years younger than Chris Godwin Jr. (23 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Marvin Harrison Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	8.9
Games Played	9	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	107
Receptions	33	41
Rec/Game	3.7	3.4
Receiving Yards	360	608
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	50.7
Receiving TDs	2	4
Targets	51	73
Target Share/Game	5.7	6.1
Age	30	23
Experience	8 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

Marvin Harrison Jr. outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 1.5 PPG in 2025 (8.9 to 7.4). 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 Chris Godwin Jr. or Marvin Harrison Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Marvin Harrison Jr. has the edge at 8.9 PPG compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. and Marvin Harrison Jr. average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Marvin Harrison Jr. averaged 8.9 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Marvin Harrison Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Marvin Harrison Jr. a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Marvin Harrison Jr. outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 1.5 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.