Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Courtland Sutton
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Marvin Harrison Jr. by 0.6 projected points (10.1 vs 9.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Marvin Harrison Jr. faces DET, the 20th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Courtland Sutton faces LAC, the 24th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Marvin Harrison Jr. by 1.6 points of value over replacement (-8.5 vs -10.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Courtland Sutton first (ADP 61.6 vs 66.3). If the model is right, Marvin Harrison Jr. is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Marvin Harrison Jr.ARI | Courtland SuttonDEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DET | LAC | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 10.1 | 9.5 | Jr. +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #20 | #24 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 170.0 | 168.4 | Jr. +1.6 pts |
| Points per game | 10.0 | 9.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -8.5 | -10.1 | Jr. +1.6 |
| Overall rank | #82 | #83 | Jr. by 1 |
| Position rank | WR32 | WR33 | |
| Market ADP | 66.3 | 61.6 | Jr. +4.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 6 | |
| Bye week | 14 | 10 |
Should I start Marvin Harrison Jr. or Courtland Sutton in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Marvin Harrison Jr. by 0.6 projected points (10.1 vs 9.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Marvin Harrison Jr. or Courtland Sutton in 2026 fantasy football?
Marvin Harrison Jr.. He projects 170.0 fantasy points with -8.5 value over replacement, vs 168.4 points and -10.1 for Courtland Sutton (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.