Marvin Harrison Jr. replacements: Top 5 WRs you should trade for as Cardinals star deals with appendicitis surgery

Fantasy managers received the latest update on Marvin Harrison Jr. on Friday. The Arizona Cardinals won't have one of their best players available for their Week 12 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars since Harrison hasn't fully recovered from the appendicitis procedure he underwent a couple of weeks ago.

The second-year wide receiver ranks second in targets (62), yards (525) and touchdowns (four) and third in receptions this campaign. He is a valuable player for the Cardinals, but also for fantasy managers.

While he has struggled to unlock his potential, Marvin Harrison Jr. remains a solid option, but managers will have to turn to different players to replace him, at least this week.

Top 5 Marvin Harrison Jr. replacements for fantasy football Week 12

1. Michael Wilson

NFL: Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys - Source: Imagn

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This is the logical replacement for Marvin Harrison Jr., who will miss his second straight game against the Jaguars. Michael Wilson's fantasy stock went up after he had a career-best 33.5 points against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 11. While he isn't expected to become the second coming of Randy Moss, managers should take advantage of this moment for the next couple of weeks.

2. Wan'Dale Robinson

NFL: New York Giants at Denver Broncos - Source: Imagn

Wan'Dale Robinson's role with the New York Giants increased after Malik Nabers went down with a season-ending injury. The fourth-year wide receiver has recorded 57 receptions on 88 targets for 638 yards and two touchdowns. He has been targeted at least six times in six of the Giants' 11 games.

3. Christian Watson

NFL: Green Bay Packers at New York Giants - Source: Imagn

Christian Watson made his season debut at the end of October, but his impact has been undeniable. The Green Bay Packers wide receiver has been targeted at least four times in his first four games, recording at least 46 yards in each game. He tallies 234 yards and two touchdowns on 12 receptions.

4. Kendrick Bourne

NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars at San Francisco 49ers - Source: Imagn

Kendrick Bourne has been a pleasant surprise for the San Francisco 49ers. He ranks second in yards (432), third in targets (42), receptions (31) and yards per reception (15.5). The wide receiver has shone, even while sharing touches with Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall and Christian McCaffrey. He can be an ignored player with a high ceiling down the stretch.

5. Greg Dortch

NFL: San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals - Source: Imagn

Greg Dortch is another intriguing option for fantasy managers. Another Marvin Harrison Jr. teammate, Dortch ranks third in touchdowns (two), fourth in receptions (21), targets (22) and sixth in yards (139). The Cardinals could give him a bigger role on Sunday and managers could take advantage of that.

Edited by Orlando Silva