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Marvin Harrison injury update: Expected to play Week 6 vs. Jaguars (no injury)

Marvin Harrison Jr. is set to make his Texans debut Sunday in London against the Jaguars, days after being traded from Arizona.

By Cole Hartwell
Marvin Harrison
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Marvin Harrison Jr. will play for the Houston Texans on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, according to multiple reports. The wide receiver is expected to make his Texans debut just days after being acquired in a trade from the Arizona Cardinals.

What happened

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Harrison is in the game plan and will make his debut Sunday, per Jason Owens of Yahoo Sports. Harrison is not expected to play a full allotment of snaps but will be part of the offense.

Harrison practiced with the Texans on Wednesday, his first practice since the trade. He told reporters he was excited. “It’s surreal,” Harrison said, according to Yahoo Sports.

Context

Harrison has 19.5 PPR points in four games this season. He has 13 targets, five receptions for 85 yards, and one touchdown. He played 74% of snaps through Week 5 with the Cardinals. In his last two games, he had one catch for 12 yards and a touchdown in Week 4, and three catches for 40 yards in Week 3. His Sleeper projection for Week 6 is 1.5 PPR points.

Timeline

  • Oct. 14 (Wednesday): Reports said Harrison was traded from the Cardinals to the Texans. The deal was finalized Friday night, according to Texans GM Nick Caserio via NBC Sports. Caserio said the Cardinals wanted to wait until Sunday to announce it.
  • Oct. 14 (Wednesday): Harrison spoke to reporters for the first time since the trade and said there were “a lot of factors” for his low production in Arizona, per Yahoo Sports. He practiced with the Texans and was told by Ryans that he’s in the game plan.

Depth chart

Harrison is listed as RWR5 on the Texans’ wide receiver depth chart. Ahead of him are Nico Collins (62.6 PPR points), Jaylin Noel (44.3), Xavier Hutchinson (39.5), and Kayshon Boutte (27.3). Tank Dell is on injured reserve with a knee injury.

What’s next

The Texans play the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday, Oct. 18. Harrison’s debut will reunite him with quarterback C.J. Stroud, his former college teammate at Ohio State.

Newly acquired #Texans WR Marvin Harrison Jr will make his debut with his new team in London this Sunday. Story:

🏈 Fantasy impact

Harrison is not a recommended fantasy start in Week 6. He’s projected for just 1.5 PPR points by Sleeper and is not expected to play a full allotment of snaps in his first game with a new offense. His role on the Texans’ depth chart is unclear, but he currently sits fifth among receivers in the rotation. The players who benefit most from Harrison’s limited role are Nico Collins, who leads the Texans’ receivers with 62.6 PPR points this season, and Jaylin Noel, who has 44.3 PPR points. Harrison is worth stashing in deeper leagues for his upside with C.J. Stroud, but temper expectations until he gains more familiarity with the offense.

Quick answers

Will Marvin Harrison Jr. play in Week 6?

Yes, according to reports and Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans, Harrison will make his Texans debut Sunday against the Jaguars in London.

What is Marvin Harrison Jr.'s injury status?

Harrison is not listed with an injury. He participated in practice Wednesday and is expected to play on Sunday.

How many snaps will Marvin Harrison Jr. play with the Texans?

Harrison is not expected to play a full allotment of snaps but will be part of the offense against the Jaguars, according to Yahoo Sports.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Houston Texans depth chart, WR (Sleeper)
  4. Marvin Harrison not sharing what led to Cardinals divorce ahead of Texans debut (Yahoo Sports)
  5. Texans GM Explains Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade Saga (Pro Football Rumors)
  6. Nick Caserio: Marvin Harrison Jr. trade was finalized on Friday (NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk)
  7. Newly acquired #Texans WR Marvin Harrison Jr will make his debut with his new team in London this Sunday. Story: (X (@RapSheet))
  8. Marvin Harrison Jr. to make Texans debut alongside C.J. Stroud Sunday in a reunion with high stakes for both (Yahoo Sports)

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