Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Stefon Diggs
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 Stefon Diggs by 0.3 projected points (10.4 vs 10.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Stefon Diggs faces LV, the 8th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Marvin Harrison Jr. faces DET, the 20th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Marvin Harrison Jr. ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 5, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
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 2.1 points of value over replacement (-8.0 vs -10.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Marvin Harrison Jr. goes first at ADP 66.3 vs 96.8 for Stefon Diggs.
Health note: Stefon Diggs carries an injury flag of Out (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Marvin Harrison Jr.ARI | Stefon DiggsNWE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DET | LV | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 10.1 | 10.4 | Diggs +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #20 | #8 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 170.0 | 167.9 | Jr. +2.1 pts |
| Points per game | 10.0 | 9.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -8.0 | -10.1 | Jr. +2.1 |
| Overall rank | #83 | #86 | Jr. by 3 |
| Position rank | WR32 | WR34 | |
| Market ADP | 66.3 | 96.8 | Diggs +30.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 14 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start Marvin Harrison Jr. or Stefon Diggs in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Stefon Diggs by 0.3 projected points (10.4 vs 10.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Marvin Harrison Jr. or Stefon Diggs in 2026 fantasy football?
Marvin Harrison Jr.. He projects 170.0 fantasy points with -8.0 value over replacement, vs 167.9 points and -10.1 for Stefon Diggs (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.