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Ron Stewart fantasy football takes on Michael Wilson
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Ron Stewart about Michael Wilson.
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All Ron Stewart insights about Michael Wilson
PositiveValueOct 29, 2026
The source identifies Michael Wilson as an easy trade target to acquire Chase Brown, suggesting Wilson's current value is low enough to justify trading him away for the running back.NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026
Ron Stewart would sell Michael Wilson and Rashi Rice for Tee Higgins, noting this is selling low on Wilson. Despite previously having Wilson as a buy, the last two weeks have been discouraging, and his yards per route run has not been good this year, suggesting a decline in production or efficiency. Stewart indicates Wilson is not available in return for Aaron Jones, suggesting Wilson has higher trade value than Jones.PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Michael Wilson has struggled with efficiency since the team began utilizing heavy 13 personnel packages. In two games without Marvin Harrison Jr., his expected PPR points per game rose to 13.4 with a 17.5% target share, but his overall efficiency has declined compared to his previous role, raising concerns about whether his past production was a flash in the pan. He currently competes for targets with Trey McBride and Elijah Higgins.PositiveValueOct 16, 2026
Michael Wilson is WR9 in usage and expected points per game but only WR25 in production; those numbers should converge to finish around WR15 on the season. If acquired for a low-end WR2 price tag, he represents high-end mid-tier WR2 value. Over a six-game sample without Marvin Harrison Jr., Wilson averaged 23 PPR points per game on 12.5 targets per game, primarily with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback. Ron Stewart prefers Wilson straight up over DJ Moore in trade discussions and would package him with mid-tier running backs like Jaylen Warren or Chuba Hubbard to acquire higher-tier talent. While Wilson had a dud against Detroit (4 catches, 30 yards, 7 PPR points) despite being consensus top-12 receiver for that week following Harrison Jr.'s trade, Stewart characterizes the Harrison Jr. trade impact as marginal for Wilson's fantasy outlook.PositiveValueOct 15, 2026
Source recommends buying Michael Wilson as a lower-tier WR2 at a discount because he is significantly underperforming his volume and projection. Over the past six games, Wilson averaged 12.5 targets per game for 23 PPR points. He ranks 9th in expected points and target volume but only 25th in actual performance; the source projects he will finish as a mid-to-high-tier WR2 (around 15th overall) by season's end as his performance catches up to his usage. In Week 5 vs. Detroit at home in a dome stadium, Wilson recorded only 4 catches for 30 yards (7 PPR points) on 7 targets despite this being expected to be a huge matchup. The source attributes the underperformance to the Jacoby Brissett quarterback situation rather than Marvin Harrison Jr.'s departure, noting that overcomplicating the narrative around Harrison leaving is a mistake. If acquired at a low-end WR2 price, Wilson represents mid-to-high-tier WR2 value.NegativeProjectionOct 12, 2026
Wilson posted a dud game in Week 5 with 15 expected PPR points, but Ron Stewart cautions against overreacting. Over his six games without Marvin Harrison Jr. in the last two years, Wilson averaged 23.2 points per game, suggesting the volume was still present despite the down week. The source notes that wide receiver performance is volatile week-to-week and losing a downfield decoy does not automatically elevate other receivers.NegativeBustSep 24, 2026
Ron Stewart identifies Michael Wilson as an unstartable player among the late-round wide receiver draft picks.NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
Michael Wilson had a fine Week 1 performance, and Ron Stewart expects his target volume to increase as the team's usage patterns normalize away from Kendrick Bourne.PositiveValueSep 7, 2026
Stewart stated he is 'all set on Michael Wilson,' indicating he had sufficient exposure to the player and did not target him in the draft. Michael Wilson subsequently went off the board.NegativeValueSep 1, 2026
Michael Wilson was available as an alternative receiver option in round 9 alongside Josh Downs, Matthew Golden, and Quentin Johnston, but was not selected by the source.NegativeValueAug 28, 2026
Ron Stewart criticizes a trade where a manager gave up Josh Jacobs for D'Andre Swift and Michael Wilson, labeling the move an overreaction and a poor trade.NegativeRoleAug 26, 2026
Ron Stewart groups Michael Wilson among rookie wide receivers he cannot reliably depend on for fantasy purposes, preferring to avoid them in flex spots.NegativeValueAug 25, 2026
Stewart mentions Wilson as part of a group of receiver options (Keenan Allen, Concepcion, Pittman, Worthy) available in the later rounds; he suggests you don't have to get involved in this tier if you've already locked in your receiver and running back needs, and can instead focus on RB2 flyers.NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026
Ron Stewart notes that he has to scroll down in his rankings to find Michael Wilson and Matthew Golden, suggesting they are mid-tier wide receiver options being evaluated in the same range.NegativeValueAug 19, 2026
Ron Stewart does not prioritize Michael Wilson over Ladd McConkey in current draft rankings.PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026
Ron Stewart approves of how Team 12 is building Michael Wilson into their stack in the draft, noting they're building it the correct way to leverage Wilson's role in the offense.NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026
Ron Stewart considered Michael Wilson as a draft option but ultimately decided against selecting him, indicating hesitation about his role or value at the point of selection.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Michael Wilson was selected in the draft, reflecting the room's aggressive approach to wide receivers.PositiveRoleAug 2, 2026
Ron Stewart disagrees with the take that Michael Wilson is better than Marvin Harrison Jr., noting that when both are on the field together, Harrison has been the primary target and preferred option. Stewart drafted Wilson in the flex spot in this mock, citing team correlation with Caleb Williams and repeated discussion about Wilson's potential as reasons to target him at his ADP.NegativeBustJun 12, 2026
Michael Wilson, ranked WR47, is overvalued relative to consensus; he has never been efficient over a full sample (1.37 yards per route run career, 1.59 last year), scored 26 points per game in just five games without Marvin Harrison Jr. but only 8 points per game otherwise, and lacks the talent to overcome a Cardinals offense projected for the second-least points in the NFL.PositiveUsageDec 22, 2025
Scored a touchdown in Week 16 but was down to three targets, and the source notes that 'the Kobe Verset magic ran out a little bit this week,' suggesting a decline in his offensive role and target volume.PositiveBreakoutDec 8, 2025
Michael Wilson has been a legitimate league winner in the three games without Marvin Harrison Jr., averaging 30.8 PPR points per game—best fantasy player of the season over that span per the source. Over this three-game stretch, he has 84% route share, 34% target share, and 195 air yards per game (absurd usage). Harrison Jr. appears to be out longer than expected, and even if he returns, Wilson should remain a fine flex play; without Harrison, Wilson ranks as a top-12 fantasy receiver. The Cardinals' uptempo, drop-back-heavy offense and garbage-time volume (50+ pass attempts) further support his ceiling.NegativeProjectionNo date
Despite getting paid, difficult to bet on in fantasy due to stark split production: 25 PPG in five games without Marvin Harrison Jr. versus 8 PPG in 12 games with Harrison. Competing with Trey McBride and Harrison for targets in an offense where pass times are expected to come down, though Wilson could prove this analysis wrong and finish as WR21.PositiveValueNo date
Matt Harmon identifies Michael Wilson as a value target, noting that potential regression has already been priced into his current draft cost. Harmon expects Wilson to play more Z receiver in the new Cardinals scheme, closer to the core, and be involved in the run game as a blocker, similar to Puka Nacua, which should improve his production.NegativeRoleNo date
Michael Wilson took Marvin Harrison Jr.'s targets and role when Harrison Jr. returned from injury last season, limiting his production.