GLENDALE — Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. didn’t start strong against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, but he overcame his early struggles as the game progressed.
Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) takes the field before their game against the Las Vegas Raiders at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Aug. 23, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The 23-year-old, in his second year with the Cardinals, has continued to struggle finding chemistry with quarterback Kyler Murray. On Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, Harrison Jr. dropped a pass while wide open, attempting to catch it with his body. Similar struggles continued in the first half of Thursday’s game.
Harrison Jr. didn’t run a planned route that led to an incomplete pass, as Murray threw where he thought his wide receiver would be. In another play, Harrison Jr. bobbled a pass that led to an interception by Seattle.
However, the second half proved to be different.
Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) cannot make a catch against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) as linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) intercepts the ball in the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
The Arizona wide receiver began to complete more of his receptions, including a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to help kick-start a potential comeback for the team.
Fans, who were frustrated with Harrison Jr.’s performances over the last two games, hoped this would be a turning point for him.
You can see the relief in his body language. He’s had a rough couple of weeks but I commend him for staying tough. Only way is up from here https://t.co/I8n0KmoPhj
— Jay (@AZSPORTSGUY94) September 26, 2025
Is that a contested hands catch!? That’s the Marv I remember from Ohio State! He needed that https://t.co/mVibVgOJni
— Suns Fan (@PHXSUNSFAN_03) September 26, 2025
I cant put into words how happy it made me to see him get this. He deserved it so much. https://t.co/jBkymedcEJ
— Zach (@AZsportsfan1142) September 26, 2025
Huge sigh of relief for Marvin Harrison Jr. This should help his confidence a lot after his recent struggles. https://t.co/deBupzqxdd
— Marvin Forbes (@Marv_Forbes) September 26, 2025
Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) in the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Harrison Jr. finished with six receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown.
Although Arizona ultimately fell to Seattle, 23-20, Harrison Jr.’s second-half performance showed improvement and offered hope that he can carry that momentum through the rest of the season.
Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) catches a touchdown pass as Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) defends at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 25, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Arizona Cardinals will look to bounce back from back-to-back losses against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Oct. 5.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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