Parker Washington vs Marvin Harrison Jr.
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Parker Washington by 0.9 projected points (10.6 vs 9.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Parker Washington faces NE, the 11th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Marvin Harrison Jr. faces SF, the 22nd-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 Parker Washington by 1.3 points of value over replacement (-4.5 vs -5.8), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Parker Washington goes first at ADP 61.4 vs 66.3 for Marvin Harrison Jr..
| Parker WashingtonJAX | Marvin Harrison Jr.ARI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | NE | SF | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 10.6 | 9.7 | Washington +0.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #11 | #22 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 173.9 | 172.6 | Washington +1.3 pts |
| Points per game | 10.2 | 10.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -4.5 | -5.8 | Washington +1.3 |
| Overall rank | #77 | #79 | Washington by 2 |
| Position rank | WR28 | WR30 | |
| Market ADP | 61.4 | 66.3 | Jr. +4.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 6 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 14 |
Should I start Parker Washington or Marvin Harrison Jr. in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Parker Washington by 0.9 projected points (10.6 vs 9.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Parker Washington or Marvin Harrison Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?
Parker Washington. He projects 173.9 fantasy points with -4.5 value over replacement, vs 172.6 points and -5.8 for Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.