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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Marvin Harrison Jr.

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by 6.7 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Amon-Ra St. Brown is the clear pick. Marvin Harrison Jr. profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Amon-Ra St. Brown

PPG

15.6

Games

Rec

117

Rec Yds

1,401

Rec TDs

Targets

172

Bye

Week 8

WRArizona Cardinals#39

Marvin Harrison Jr.

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

608

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Marvin Harrison Jr.

Head to Head

15.6 PPG8.9 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Marvin Harrison Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Marvin Harrison Jr. at 40%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: Who Should You Start?

Amon-Ra St. Brown and Marvin Harrison Jr. are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Detroit Lions wide receiver averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025, a full 6.7 points per game ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 8.9 with the Arizona Cardinals. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

That 6.7-point weekly advantage for Amon-Ra St. Brown 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.

Target volume is the story here. Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025, while Marvin Harrison Jr. drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Marvin Harrison Jr. posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 8 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Amon-Ra St. Brown is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Marvin Harrison Jr. is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Amon-Ra St. Brown (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Marvin Harrison Jr. (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by a projected 114 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 12. That durability gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBrownJr.

PPG (Half-PPR)15.68.9

Games Played1712

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)265107

Receptions11741

Rec/Game6.93.4

Receiving Yards1,401608

Rec Yds/Game82.450.7

Receiving TDs114

Targets17273

Target Share/Game10.16.1

Age2623

Experience4 yrs1 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Amon-Ra St. Brown at 15.6 PPG, 6.7 points per game above Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 8.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or Marvin Harrison Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 8.9 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 Amon-Ra St. Brown and Marvin Harrison Jr. average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Marvin Harrison Jr. averaged 8.9 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 6.7 points per game.

Do Amon-Ra St. Brown and Marvin Harrison Jr. share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Amon-Ra St. Brown and Marvin Harrison Jr. share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Amon-Ra St. Brown or Marvin Harrison Jr. a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by 6.7 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.