{
  "id": 9367532,
  "title": "Cardinals’ Marvin Harrison Jr. Gets Honest Observation From Mike LaFleur Amid WR’s Brutal Lack of Targets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/cardinals-marvin-harrison-jr-gets-honest-observation-from-mike",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T16:12:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cardinals-marvin-harrison-jr-gets-161206361.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Arizona Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. continues to struggle with limited targets, despite many expecting him to improve after a disappointing rookie season. In just two games, the 24-year-old wideout has only caught one ball on four target opportunities. This is concerning for Harrison, who was the Cardinals' first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Harrison had three targets in Week 1's win over the Los Angeles Chargers, but was largely shut down by the Seattle Seahawks in their Week 2 loss. Despite being on the field for 77% of Arizona's offensive plays this season, he hasn't been given many opportunities to make plays. Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur, however, remains cautiously optimistic about Harrison's situation. LaFleur, who is in his first year as the Cardinals' head coach, doesn't see Harrison's lack of targets as a major issue. \"I don't see it that way,\" LaFleur said. \"I think his running style is different than some other people's — I would say that. If that's people's narrative on him, that's fine, but I know his teammates don't feel that way.\" LaFleur acknowledged that there were some missed opportunities, but believes the situation is still early in the season. Arizona is currently 1-1, but is relying on other players to carry the offense, with tight end Trey McBride and wide receiver Kendrick Bourne leading the way.",
  "summary": "The struggle continues for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Many expected the former Ohio State Buckeyes star to turn the corner after an underwhelming sophomore season in 2025, but he’s yet to do that in 2026. After two games, the 24-year-old Harrison has recorded just a catch on four targets. That sounds like […] The post Cardinals’ Marvin Harrison Jr. Gets Honest Observation…",
  "key_points": [
    "Marvin Harrison Jr. has caught only one ball in four target opportunities in two games.",
    "Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur remains cautiously optimistic about Harrison's situation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}