Cardinals coach addresses limited snaps for top draft pick Marvin Harrison Jr.
Head coach Mike LaFleur explained why first-round pick Marvin Harrison Jr. has seen minimal targets in the Cardinals' opening two games of the 2026 season.
The Arizona Cardinals entered the 2026 season with Marvin Harrison Jr., the No. 4 overall selection from the 2024 NFL Draft, yet he has managed only one reception on four targets through the first two games. Coach Mike LaFleur addressed the issue in a press conference, saying the team is not looking to give him easy completions and pointing to the elite tight end Trey McBride, who already has 17 catches, as a primary option.
Meanwhile, wideouts Kendrick Bourne and Michael Wilson have been the focus of the passing attack, combining for 25 targets. Arizona opened the season with an upset win over the Los Angeles Chargers, followed by a blowout defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. The team will try to recover in Week 3 against the San Francisco 49ers. LaFleur emphasized the limited number of offensive plays—about 60-65 per game—as a factor in the distribution of targets.
Why it matters
Fans and analysts are watching how the Cardinals develop their high-draft pick and allocate offensive opportunities.
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