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ArticleNFL 2026 Week 5 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Stack Jacoby Brissett and Michael Wilson
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Wilson's role is downright elite. With top-10 marks in both target share (29 percent) and air yards share (44 percent), Wilson's .76 weighted opportunity rating ranks fourth among wideouts. He gets a Detroit defense that can't stop a nosebleed right now... This is a WR1 spot for Wilson.
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Wilson's elite role (29% targets, 44% air yards) is WR1 vs. Lions.

Wilson's role is elite with top-10 marks in target share (29 percent) and air yards share (44 percent); his .76 weighted opportunity rating ranks fourth among wideouts. He faces the Detroit defense, which can't stop the run or pass and gives up explosive pass plays (15+ yards) at the fifth-highest rate. This is a WR1 spot for Wilson.

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