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Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden fantasy football takes on Michael Wilson
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All Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden insights about Michael Wilson
PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026
WR6 in expected points but only WR35 in half-PPR scoring, making him the biggest positive regression candidate in the league this season. Drawing tight window targets in high-volume games (50+ dropbacks multiple times); has drawn third-most yardage on defensive pass interference calls. Faces Cowboys defense that has struggled with underneath and intermediate targets—his primary damage zones. Cardinals projected for nearly 24 points in garbage time. Kyler Gordon explicitly prefers starting Michael Wilson over both DK Metcalf and Garrett Wilson, indicating better fantasy value than those higher-profile receivers in Week 8.PositiveValueOct 23, 2026
WR24 ranking with inconsistent weekly performance (WR35-84-4-20-53-56 over recent weeks); buy-low candidate despite consistency concerns. Excellent role with strong usage (WR5 usage this month) but hampered by poor quarterback play from Jacob Brassette and two missed end-zone opportunities last week. Projected as upside WR3 when splitting difference between recent poor performance and strong underlying role; schedule remains difficult and garbage-time opportunities limited compared to prior year.PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026
Cardinals WR7 in expected fantasy points over five games; primary beneficiary of garbage-time passing volume alongside Trey McBride. Ranked WR16 against LA Rams. When Kyler Murray throws for 90 yards and a touchdown, targets most likely go to Wilson or McBride. Despite Rams defense allowing only 165 pass yards per game (32nd in league), Wilson's high usage rate and near-monster game last week suggest he will see consistent opportunity when Arizona drops back frequently. Cardinals are 12.5-point underdogs and last in NFL with 5.6 yards per pass attempt.NegativeUsageOct 13, 2026
Michael Wilson is noted for his historical breakout performance last season when he stepped into a larger role while Marvin Harrison Jr. was injured, serving as a reference point for target volume potential.PositiveUsageOct 9, 2026
Michael Wilson is ranked as the WR7, supported by elite usage and expected points metrics; he currently ranks as the WR6 in usage and expected points this season. Since Week 11 of last year, he trails only Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Chris Olave, and Amon-Ra St. Brown in fantasy points per game. The source notes he is frequently targeted in high-leverage situations like the red zone and has had games where every single catch came off pre-snap motion.PositiveUsageOct 7, 2026
High-volume target receiver with 30 targets over last two games combined; extension recipient showing elite route-running and critical role in Cardinals offense. Late in Week 4 game down six points at the five-yard line, Michael Wilson was targeted on first down, second down, and fourth down consecutively, demonstrating his importance in high-leverage situations. Excels at top-of-route breaks and press-man coverage situations. The Cardinals are deploying spread formations specifically designed to cater to Wilson, with Trey McBride as a detached player handling underneath passing concepts to create space for Wilson on the perimeter.PositiveUsageSep 21, 2026
The source notes that Michael Wilson is being utilized as a primary target in the Cardinals' offense, specifically highlighting that the team is throwing to him instead of Marvin Harrison Jr.NegativeUsageAug 26, 2026
The source notes that Michael Wilson's high route volume last season was largely a product of the Cardinals playing in 'garbage time' throughout the year, which the source does not expect to repeat at the same level.NegativeValueAug 20, 2026
The source uses Michael Wilson's ADP as a trigger point to queue and draft Deshawn Stribling, placing them in a similar tier of receiver prospects.PositiveValueJun 17, 2026
Michael Wilson goes eight rounds ahead of Jerry Jeudy despite similar late-season breakout profiles and comparable offensive situations, suggesting Wilson may be overvalued relative to Jeudy.PositiveValueJun 17, 2026
Michael Wilson goes eight rounds ahead of Jerry Judy despite similar late-season breakout profiles, suggesting he is overvalued relative to Judy.PositiveRoleMay 28, 2026
Michael Wilson is viewed as a legitimate NFL player and on par with Marvin Harrison Jr. as a football player, and is expected to get the manufactured touches that Harrison Jr. lacks.PositiveProjectionNo date
Michael Wilson posted 28.7 expected half-PPR points last week (seventh-most among wide receivers this season) and ranks as WR7 in expected points overall. Since week 14 last year, he has a 28% target share; in his last eight games with Marvin Harrison, a 22% target share. Aman Ross St. Brown believes his WR20 ranking is too low given his ceiling and consistent production, noting he's one of the better wide receivers in the NFL with downfield ability, catch-point excellence, and diverse usage (screens, slants, isolated receiver in 13 personnel, play-action routes, goal-line work).NegativeValueNo date
The source suggests drafting late-round wide receivers like Casey Conpion and Matthew Golden over Michael Wilson, who is currently being drafted in the 8th or 9th round.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Michael Wilson is an eighth-round pick who finished the 2024 season as the most impressive Cardinals wide receiver in two years, outproducing Marvin Harrison Jr. in the final stretch. Matt Harmon highlights Wilson's strong end-of-season performance and notes he has T. Higgins-type comps as an X receiver, suggesting he should be used more interchangeably with Harrison rather than locked into the Z position. Wilson target-mogged Harrison Jr. when both were in the game, demonstrating his emergence as a primary option in the Cardinals offense.PositiveProjectionNo date
In 10 games where Marvin Harrison had at least 3 targets, Michael Wilson averaged only 27 yards per game with a 13% target share and 5.5 half-PPR expected points, suggesting limited upside as a waiver wire option.PositiveUsageNo date
In 10 games where Marvin Harrison had at least 3 targets, Michael Wilson averaged only 27 yards per game with a 13% target share and 5.5 half-PPR points, indicating limited upside when Harrison is healthy.NegativeBustNo date
Analyst doesn't want to draft Michael Wilson despite his WR24 finish last year, citing concerns about the Cardinals' environment and quarterback situation.NegativeProjectionNo date
Analyst has more confidence in Michael Wilson with Jacobe Cobb but is concerned the Cardinals won't get 17, 12, or even 8 games of Cobb at quarterback, limiting Wilson's upside.PositiveUsageNo date
Michael Wilson was second among receivers with 56 receptions and 775 receiving yards over the last eight games of 2024 with Jacobe Cobb as starter, showing strong production in that sample.NegativeProjectionNo date
Analyst lacks confidence in Michael Wilson's week-one projection with everyone healthy and is concerned about his performance when Carson Beck becomes the quarterback.NegativeProjectionNo date
Analyst is nervous about drafting Michael Wilson because the Cardinals' offense is expected to stink, and he broke out without Marvin Harrison, who should take steps forward as the younger receiver.NegativeValueNo date
Michael Wilson finished 2024 as WR24 in PPG but is now being drafted as WR44, a significant drop that reflects concerns about the Cardinals' offense.