For the first time this NFL season, the Arizona Cardinals are playing in prime time in Week 7. The Cardinals take on the Los Angeles Chargers in the second game of a ‘Monday Night Football’ doubleheader in their only prime time matchup of the season.
Arizona’s taken a step forward on offense this season. After finishing 24th in the NFL in points per game last season, the Cardinals are up to 17th in 2024. One factor in that is rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., who Arizona drafted No. 4 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.
But Harrison Jr.’s availability is uncertain this week after he suffered a concussion early on last week against the Green Bay Packers. Here’s the latest on his status.
Will Marvin Harrison Jr. play on Monday Night Football?
Harrison Jr. is questionable to play on ‘Monday Night Football’ following his concussion but he did practice on Thursday, albeit in a limited role.
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That’s promising considering how soon after the injury it was. For comparison, Cardinals tight end Trey McBride missed a full week of practice before working his way back. Arizona coach Jonathan Gannon called Harrison Jr.’s quick progress ‘really encouraging.’
When was Marvin Harrison Jr. injured?
Harrison Jr. sustained a concussion during the second quarter of the Cardinals’ game against the Packers in Week 6.
Marvin Harrison Jr. stats
Through six games, Harrison Jr. has 17 catches for 279 yards and four touchdowns.
NFL WR concussions in 2024
Harrison Jr. is the latest notable wide receiver to sustain a concussion this season. Two others took weeks to go through the NFL’s concussion protocol and be cleared for a return to the field.
Philadelphia Eagles wide reciever DeVonta Smith was out for two weeks with a concussion suffered in Week 3. New York Giants wideout Malik Nabers may be back on the field Sunday for the first time since Week 5 when he left the Giants-Dallas Cowboys ‘Thursday Night Football’ game with a concussion.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver depth chart
Harrison Jr. is the only Cardinals wide receiver on the injury report for Week 7. Here’s how the depth chart looks behind him:
Michael Wilson
Greg Dortch
Zach Pascal
Xavier Weaver
Zay Jones
The team also has wideouts Chris Moore, Andre Baccellia, and Tejhaun Palmer on the practice squad.