Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr had social media buzzing for a play he didn’t make against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 21.
The 49ers beat the Cardinals 16-15.
Harrison caught attention when he dropped a wide-open pass from quarterback Kyler Murray. A few plays later, he had another drop in the end zone.
The Cardinals have faced criticism over the past two seasons for their use of Harrison. Many have said the receiver wasn’t being targeted enough or given downfield opportunities. Arizona drafted Harrison No. 4 overall in 2024.
Harrison had three catches for 44 yards against the 49ers. He has 10 catches for 142 yards and a touchdown on the season.
Here’s a sample of what social media had to say — at least the portion with language we can publish.
Marvin Harrison Jr did not catch this ball……. pic.twitter.com/g9f7bt2opc
— Casey A. Unger (@Caunger11) September 21, 2025
At this point why did the Cardinals draft Marvin Harrison Jr?
— Derrick White 2026 All Star (@xBadSkeletorx) September 21, 2025
Its time to drop Marvin Harrison Jr.
The guy hasn’t once shown a glimpse of talent in the NFL, consistently dropping the ball and a regular liability to the offense. Its time to recognize a bust as a bust.
pic.twitter.com/vKy7iJisqv— Thechek182 (@thechek182) September 21, 2025
I have defended my man so much but he’s making it hard to do so this season pic.twitter.com/Xqo7QjSU3j
— Jeremy (@PopesFFH) September 21, 2025
Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. had two WIDE OPEN DROPS during today’s loss to the 49ers😬 pic.twitter.com/ciYcwmnNcH
— Football Forever (@fballforeverhq) September 21, 2025
Seriously…
What happened to Marvin Harrison Jr?
— Polymarket Football (@PolymarketBlitz) September 22, 2025
Marvin Harrison Jr fantasy owners watching him drop the ball again #Cardinalspic.twitter.com/qhrT7HhHwc
— iregretlikingsports (@Jimmy2424555) September 21, 2025
Next season when Marvin Harrison Jr. is available. pic.twitter.com/Eu7ZrjuqYx
— Fantasy Alarm (@FantasyAlarm) September 21, 2025
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr’s play going viral for wrong reason
