After a quiet NFL debut in Week 1, Marvin Harrison Jr. hauled in 4 receptions for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Rams, all of which came in the first quarter.

Goes off for two scores

Harrison turned four receptions (eight targets) into 130 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 41-10 win over the Rams.

Analysis: Harrison delivered what fantasy managers had envisioned when drafting the 2024 fourth-overall selection in drafts this season. The son of Indianapolis Colts' legend Marvin Harrison Sr. put up numbers his father would have been proud of in his heyday. In fact, his 130 yards in just the first quarter today was more receiving yardage than his father had in any GAME during his rookie season. Harrison was a ghost in his pro debut against the Bills in Week 1, but this standout fantasy performance…read more

Struggles in NFL debut

Harrison caught one of three targets for four yards in Sunday's 34-28 loss to the Bills.

Analysis: Harrison's much-anticipated NFL debut ended up being a dud, as slot receiver Greg Dortch led a run-heavy Arizona offense with 47 receiving yards. The rookie fourth overall pick out of Ohio State got wide open behind the defense on Arizona's final drive, but quarterback Kyler Murray didn't see him and the Cardinals ended up turning the ball over on downs in Bills territory with a chance to win the game. Harrison will look to bounce back from this disappointing NFL debut in Week 2 against a Rams…read more

Healthy scratch Saturday

Harrison (coach's decision) did not play in Saturday's 21-13 preseason loss to the Colts.

Analysis: Harrison was held out of the Cardinals' second preseason tilt after receiving no targets in one series with the starters in last week's exhibition. Fans and fantasy managers alike may have to wait until the start of the regular season if Arizona's coaching staff continues to handle its new talent with kid gloves in games of no consequence. Harrison will be healthy and ready to roll come Week 1, providing massive fantasy upside as Kyler Murray's likely top target.

No targets Saturday

Harrison played one series and wasn't targeted during Saturday's 16-14 preseason loss to the Saints.

Analysis: The much-anticipated debut of the 2024 fourth overall pick came and went with a whisper, as Harrison was the only expected Week 1 member of the starting offense to see the field in the Cardinals' exhibition opener. Coach Jonathan Gannon already has said that No. 1 QB Kyler Murray won't play in the preseason, so it stands to reason Harrison likely will experience only cameos for the team's two remaining games before the regular-season opener Sunday, Sept. 8 at Buffalo.

Preseason debut on deck

Coach Jonathan Gannon said Thursday that Harrison will suit up for Saturday's preseason opener against the Saints, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Harrison will have a chance to log some exhibition reps Saturday, though Gannon already confirmed quarterback Kyler Murray won't suit up for any preseason action. That leaves Harrison in position to catch passes from Desmond Ridder and Clayton Tune during the preseason, while he'll have to wait until Week 1's road opener against the Bills to demonstrate his chemistry with Murray. Gannon didn't offer an estimation of Harrison's expected workload for Saturday, but it would be surprising to see…read more

Likely to see preseason action

Harrison is expected to play in the preseason, Theo Mackie of AZ Central reports.

Analysis: Harrison noted his desire to play in the exhibition season after practice Thursday, citing both getting accustomed to game speed and simply wanting to engage in competition. Coach Jonathan Gannon echoed Harrison's sentiments, suggesting he wants the star rookie receiver to get into some game action. There's been no formal plan announced for Harrison's involvement, but it would be surprising to see him on the field for an extensive period of time prior to Week 1 of the regular season.