Fantasy football managers holding Marvin Harrison Jr. faced an anxious weekend as the Cardinals’ promising rookie receiver encountered a concerning setback during their Week 6 matchup. The second-year wideout’s early exit from the game has left his availability for this weekend’s clash against Green Bay hanging in the balance.
With Arizona’s bye week looming in Week 8, the timing of this health issue creates additional complications for fantasy owners who have been riding the Harrison wave. The injury situation presents a crucial decision point for managers as they navigate their lineup choices in what could be a pivotal week.
Marvin Harrison Jr. Injury Update
Marvin Harrison Jr. suffered a concussion in Week 6’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts. It is the second concussion that Harrison has suffered in his two NFL seasons.
Harrison will need to go through the concussion protocol to have a chance of playing in Week 7. Typically, concussions will result in at least one game missed. If Harrison cannot suit up, Michael Wilson and Zay Jones have WR3/FLEX appeal against the Green Bay Packers.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Dan Fornek
Harrison Fantasy Outlook
Concussion symptoms led to Marvin Harrison Jr.’s early departure over the weekend, and with Arizona’s bye in Week 8, I’m tentatively making other plans for this weekend.
The Cards’ WR1 had been useful in three of the first five weeks this season, and while the yardage totals are spotty, he showed signs of turning a corner with Murray.
Now we have injuries on both sides to navigate, which makes this a situation I’d rather not invest in if I can help it. Harrison has a TD or a 30+ yard reception in four of five weeks with Murray under center, and that makes him a low-end WR2 moving forward when both parts of that tandem are on the field.
Should Harrison play without Murray this weekend, he’ll be ranked as nothing more than a low-end WR3: think Tee Higgins in the Jake Browning era.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Kyle Soppe
Harrison Jr.’s second career concussion creates uncertainty for fantasy managers heading into Week 7. While the rookie has shown promise with four touchdowns or 30+ yard plays in five games with Murray, his injury history and the concussion protocol timeline suggest caution.
With Arizona’s bye week approaching and both Harrison and Murray dealing with health concerns, fantasy owners should explore alternative lineup options. If Harrison does play without Murray, his value drops significantly to low-end WR3 territory, making him a risky start despite his previous flashes of brilliance.
