D.K. Metcalf vs Marvin Harrison Jr.
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 D.K. Metcalf by 0.7 projected points (10.8 vs 10.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
D.K. Metcalf faces IND, the 7th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Marvin Harrison Jr. faces DET, the 20th-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 D.K. Metcalf by 2.3 points of value over replacement (-5.7 vs -8.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: D.K. Metcalf goes first at ADP 63.9 vs 66.3 for Marvin Harrison Jr..
| D.K. MetcalfPIT | Marvin Harrison Jr.ARI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | IND | DET | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 10.8 | 10.1 | Metcalf +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #7 | #20 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 172.3 | 170.0 | Metcalf +2.3 pts |
| Points per game | 10.1 | 10.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -5.7 | -8.0 | Metcalf +2.3 |
| Overall rank | #82 | #83 | Metcalf by 1 |
| Position rank | WR31 | WR32 | |
| Market ADP | 63.9 | 66.3 | Jr. +2.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 6 | |
| Bye week | 9 | 14 |
Should I start D.K. Metcalf or Marvin Harrison Jr. in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans D.K. Metcalf by 0.7 projected points (10.8 vs 10.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft D.K. Metcalf or Marvin Harrison Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?
D.K. Metcalf. He projects 172.3 fantasy points with -5.7 value over replacement, vs 170.0 points and -8.0 for Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.