Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Alec Pierce
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Marvin Harrison Jr. by 0.6 projected points (9.4 vs 8.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Marvin Harrison Jr. faces DEN, the 24th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Alec Pierce faces MIN, the 26th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Marvin Harrison Jr.: a clear but modest edge of 7.3 points of value over replacement (-15.3 vs -22.6).
The draft market agrees: Marvin Harrison Jr. goes first at ADP 66.3 vs 69.7 for Alec Pierce.
Health note: Alec Pierce carries an injury flag of IR (Heel), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Marvin Harrison Jr.ARI | Alec PierceIND | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | DEN | MIN | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 9.4 | 8.7 | Jr. +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #24 | #26 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 170.0 | 162.7 | Jr. +7.3 pts |
| Points per game | 10.0 | 9.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -15.3 | -22.6 | Jr. +7.3 |
| Overall rank | #88 | #93 | Jr. by 5 |
| Position rank | WR34 | WR37 | |
| Market ADP | 66.3 | 69.7 | Pierce +3.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 6 | |
| Bye week | 14 | 13 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Marvin Harrison Jr. or Alec Pierce in Week 7?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Marvin Harrison Jr. by 0.6 projected points (9.4 vs 8.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Marvin Harrison Jr. or Alec Pierce in 2026 fantasy football?
Marvin Harrison Jr.. He projects 170.0 fantasy points with -15.3 value over replacement, vs 162.7 points and -22.6 for Alec Pierce (WR, PPR).