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PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026Dataroma
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What's happening with Michael Wilson's role? We now have 3 games worth of data without Marvin Harrison this year, so we at least have some sample of what the roles look like moving forward. The route share for Wilson has actually decreased without MHJ, dropping from 93.9% to 81.7%. This is pretty inexplicable (and could jump back up), but takes him from a best-in-NFL route share to borderline top 25. On top of that, the main things we have seen is Wilson's share of the short passing game targ...

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NegativeValueOct 28, 2026Battle Red Blog
The trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. might end up working out overall if he is productive and raises the level of the passing attack, but the source notes this is contingent on his performance. The trade also represents opportunity cost—the draft capital used could have addressed defensive needs like linebacker or safety, which might have had more immediate impact on a struggling defense. The evaluation depends on whether Harrison's production justifies the cost relative to other roster needs.
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NegativeValueOct 28, 2026FantasyPros Articles
After being in the sell section weeks ago, Harrison Jr.'s per-route efficiency has been exceptional since moving to Houston. In 17 total routes across two games with the Texans, he's earned eight targets for a 47% target rate. The source acknowledges the small sample size and uncertainty about the part-time role (possibly due to learning the new playbook), but believes if he shows this efficiency in a full-time role, he could be an absolute smash at current market prices.
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PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Harrison caught 1 of 4 for 6 yards and a touchdown in Week 7 on just 13 of 61 snaps (21%), with 4 targets again and a score on his only red-zone look. Critically, in his two games in Houston, Harrison has been targeted on eight of his 16 routes, catching four for 40 yards (50% target rate per route run). His 26.6% air yards share in the last two games leads the team, with 50.0% target rate, 16.6 air yards per attempt, and 2.5 yards per route as a Texan—efficiency numbers that could make him a highly productive fantasy asset with increased usage. The source emphasizes that Harrison and Stroud are close and expects Harrison to come out of the gates in a full-time role after the bye week.
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NegativeValueOct 27, 2026Turf Show Times
Marvin Harrison Jr was traded from Arizona to Houston for a 2027 2nd-round pick and 7th-round pick, with Houston sending back a 2027 6th-round pick. The source uses this as a market-setting comp for Brian Thomas Jr's trade value; both receivers are 24 years old and drafted in 2024, though Harrison was selected 4th overall versus Thomas at 23rd overall. The Texans' 2nd-round pick carries top-50 upside given Houston's 2-5 record at the time of the article.
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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026Matt Harmon
Matt Harmon believes the Houston Texans have a better plan for Marvin Harrison Jr. than Arizona did. In his Texans debut, Harrison saw usage as both X and Z receiver in a three-receiver set with Nico Collins and Jaylen Null, including inbreaker routes—the type of intermediate routes (digs and outs) he runs well. Harmon charted Harrison's 2025 route distribution and compared it to Jaden Higgins' 2025 routes, finding the meat of both charts in the intermediate area. He likes the way Houston used Harrison in his first game and expects to see more of this scheme fit.
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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld
Harrison's development is being cut into by Tank Dell and other receivers in the Texans' confusing rotation. Six Texans receivers played at least 13 offensive snaps against the Giants, creating uncertainty about his role. The source notes Harrison has promise but also significant downside in this confused, inconsistent offense. Fantasy managers may need to consider dropping him if roster space is needed, as clarity may not arrive until the Texans return from bye in Week 9.
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PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026Adam Levitan
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Texans WR routes yesterday on 29 CJ Stroud dropbacks: 1. Nico Collins 24 2. Jaylin Noel 15 (left early, turf toe) 2. Xavier Hutchinson 15 4. Kayshon Boutte 13 5. Marvin Harrison 8 (second game with HOU) 6. Tank Dell 6 (first game since 2024)

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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Zain Dhanani
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Texans (vs Giants): Jaylin Noel left in the third quarter with a toe injury Tank Dell’s 1st game back David Montgomery and Jahwar Jordan were out Texans have a bye in Week 8 Personnel on dropbacks: 11 at 80%, 13 at 10%, 10 at 7%, 12 at 3% RBs: Woody Marks: 100% opp share, 79% rush att share, 63% route share, 5% TPRR, 0.79 YPRR, 100% of i10 rush att, 100% of 2min RB snaps, 67% 3rd down snap share Did everything in the backfield - an RB2 until Monty is back WR/TEs (30 dropbacks): Nico Collins:...

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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden
Harrison Jr. was limited to 1 catch for 6 yards and 1 TD on just 25% route share against the Giants. Despite the touchdown, his minimal involvement in the offense and low route participation suggest limited opportunity relative to expectations for a top receiver. The source notes snap counts are trending upward but believes he needs to reach approximately 75% route participation before being taken seriously in fantasy, given the crowded Texans receiving corps with Hutchinson and Dell also showing explosive plays.
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