The Arizona Cardinals will visit the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
Is Marvin Harrison Jr. Playing in Week 17?
Harrison (heel) was a limited practice participant on Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals’ official site reports.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cardinals’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Harrison in Week 17?
This Arizona passing game just functions differently when Harrison is active, and that would usually be said with a positive inflection, but that’s not the case.
They struggled to get to 19 points, at home, against the Falcons last week, and that was with seven coming on a once-in-a-lifetime sort of touchdown to Michael Wilson.
Arizona hasn’t cleared 22 points in three straight games with their supposed WR1 on the field, and he was essentially a no-show on Sunday: 20 routes, one catch, 14 yards.
More worrisome than the raw production was the 50% share of the snap. Elijah Higgins made the most of his opportunity (seven catches for 91 yards), but Wilson didn’t earn volume, and Trey McBride failed to meet his lofty expectations. In theory, the stage was set for Harrison, but instead, his role was quiet (under 10 expected PPR points in the majority of his games this season), and the production was even worse.
Could this game be the most impactful on the slate when it comes to how people view a specific player for 2026?
If Harrison exploits the Bengals, I can see the conversation shifting back toward his pedigree and potential. But if he faces a perfect spot, we could be looking at a top 20 ADP receiver from August being outside the top 30 in 2026.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Harrison’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
Harrison is projected to score 12.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Harrison to have four receptions for 56 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 17 Weather Impact: Cardinals at Bengals
The forecast for kickoff is 44 degrees Fahrenheit with 5 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
