The Houston Texans officially wrapped up the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade after their Week 5 win against the Tennessee Titans, finally making it real after it looked like he was headed to Houston even before that game. Now, with a 1-4 record on the year, they’re gearing up to face the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Texans fans are hyped to see Harrison suit up this weekend, but a report from ESPN’s BJ Dien-Aime is telling everyone to seriously temper those expectations for his debut.
Hold Up, It’s a Limited Role for MHJ
Yeah, Harrison’s gonna play, that’s confirmed by coach DeMeco Ryans himself. But don’t go thinking he’s about to light up the stat sheet right away. Dien-Aime reports, and Ryans confirms, Harrison’s role will be limited. We’re talking “packages for him” not “he’s playing every offensive snap.” This is not going to be Harrison stepping in as a featured, main piece of the offense, certainly not on par with Nico Collins’ involvement. If you were dreaming of a full-blown Harrison takeover, you might need to recalibrate your expectations.
Don’t Panic If Snaps Are Low
It actually wouldn’t be a shock if guys like Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel, or even Kayshon Boutte end up seeing more playing time in Week 6 than Harrison does. This is his first week with the team, after all. The new Texans receiver will definitely get on the field, and he’ll probably see a few targets with plays specifically drawn up for him. But the message is clear: his involvement will likely be limited. If he plays less than 50% of the snaps this weekend, Texans fans shouldn’t flip out. There’s a solid reason they’re taking it slow. Sure, there’s always a chance the Texans trust the connection between Harrison and C.J. Stroud to click instantly and he plays more, but right now, the smart money is on a conservative approach. He’ll get opportunities, but not the full playbook just yet.
This Sunday’s game in London against the Jags is a huge chance for the Texans to build some momentum and try to claw their way back from that 1-4 start. It’s a tough matchup against the division leader. Fans will get their first look at Marvin Harrison Jr. in a Texans uniform, but don’t expect him to be the game-changer everyone dreams of in Week 6. Just enjoy the glimpse and look forward to what he can do down the road.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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