Marvin Harrison Jr., the Arizona Cardinals' top wide receiver, has been targeted just four times through the team's first two games of the 2026 NFL season, according to multiple reports. The Cardinals, who lost to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2 after a Week 1 upset over the Los Angeles Chargers, have struggled to generate offensive production from their franchise receiver.
Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur addressed Harrison's limited usage during a press conference on Monday, acknowledging questions about the player's involvement. "That's a great question, because I know it's just like 'just get some easy completions to get him going,'" LaFleur said. "That's fine, we also have Trey McBride who is one of the best underneath guys in the world and there’s only about 60-65 plays a game."
The Cardinals' offense has relied heavily on tight end Trey McBride, who leads the team in receiving with 17 catches for 136 yards and two touchdowns through two games. Meanwhile, Harrison has caught just one pass on his four targets, a stark contrast to his rookie season in 2024 when he led the Cardinals in touchdown receptions with eight and finished second in total targets with 116.
Cardinals face San Francisco 49ers in Week 3 after their Week 2 loss to Seattle. The team, which has not won a playoff game in over a decade, enters the season as underdogs in the loaded NFC West. Harrison, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has seen his target share reduced, with fellow receivers Kendrick Bourne and Michael Wilson combining for 25 targets in the first two games.
Arizona will look to rebound in Week 3 against a 49ers team that has started the season with a 2-0 record. The Cardinals' offensive struggles have raised questions about Harrison's role in the offense and the team's overall strategy moving forward.