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NegativeUsageOct 30, 2026
Wilson posted an 11-104-1 line with 3.06 yards per route run against the Browns in Week 5, running more routes from the slot than his average against any other team. This demonstrates how the Browns have been vulnerable to slot receivers and in-breaking routes, a pattern relevant for evaluating other receivers facing Cleveland.NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026
Wilson is an obvious stud receiver, but he's been a massive disappointment in fantasy, ranking as WR40 in points/game over the last month. The Jets' quarterback situation and play-calling (fourth-lowest rate in the NFL) are limiting his production despite his elite talent.NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026
Wilson's floor is now much shakier following Omar Cooper's emergency and Geno Smith's tendency to spread the ball around. While the ceiling remains intact due to Wilson's talent, the source would not fault someone for breaking ties away from him in Week 8 against the Raiders, despite a decent matchup.PositiveMatchupOct 29, 2026
Wilson leads WRs in Win Rate (21.4%) and Separation Score, demonstrating elite route-running ability; however, he received only three targets last week despite his production. The Raiders allow the fourth-most fantasy points to outside-left receivers, where Wilson lines up over 40% of the time, and have surrendered 266.7 receiving yards per game over their last three (sixth-most in that span). In both games with 10-plus targets, Wilson topped 100 yards and scored a touchdown. The source recommends starting Wilson as a strong WR2 with top-12 upside, contingent on Geno Smith delivering more opportunities.PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026
Wilson ran a route on 88% of the Jets' Week 7 dropbacks and finished with 3 targets, a 10% target rate compared with 23% for the season. Only 3% of his routes include motion at the snap, while 22% come off play-action. He has been targeted on 33% of his outs and 36% of his curls or hitches and has accounted for 30.6% of New York's first-read targets in his games. Receiver Score still has concerns about the passing offense after another game in which it took too long to involve him. He's a WR2.NegativeValueOct 27, 2026
Garrett Wilson (WR, NYJ) is listed among the highly chopped players to bid on in Week 8 Guillotine Leagues with a 15.95% chop rate, though the source does not provide specific bid recommendations or detailed analysis for this player.PositiveUsageOct 27, 2026
Wilson faces a situation similar to Nico Collins where another wideout (Omar Cooper) is receiving extra targets as Wilson draws increased defensive attention. The Raiders allow 26.6 FPG to WRs (No. 14), but the source warns of tough WR defenses coming up on the schedule and cautions against bidding too heavily, as Wilson is a target magnet most weeks.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Wilson remains a primary receiving option for the Jets alongside Omar Cooper, with both competing for targets in an offense that ranks 20th in passing YPG (232). Cooper will have to contend with Wilson and two young TEs in Mason Taylor and Kenyon Sadiq for target share.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Remains the WR1 in New York despite Omar Cooper's strong Week 7 performance. Cooper does not need massive target volume to produce in fantasy, so his emergence does not necessarily diminish Wilson's role.PositiveProjectionOct 25, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Garrett Wilson as the 41st-ranked player in his Week 7 rankings.PositiveValueOct 24, 2026
Wilson had top-12 marks in targets and yards amongst all WRs coming into Week 6. With Geno Smith as a competent QB, he was turning into the WR1 in both real life and fantasy that was always wanted. However, Omar Cooper's return immediately jumped Wilson in every stat in Week 6. Despite this, Smith's PROE has been on a steady rise, suggesting there will be enough volume for both to coexist. Germie Bernard. First suggests Wilson as an alternative target in trades to raise the floor of your team.PositiveMatchupOct 22, 2026
Wilson should see more production now that he doesn't have Christian Gonzalez covering him; however, Geno Smith is averaging only 223 yards per game, so upside may be limited despite the favorable matchup.NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026
Wilson faces the Jets in Week 7, and while the source isn't actually benching him, there's reason to reconsider his role. The Dolphins are much easier to run on, and Wilson has been eclipsed by both Adonai Mitchell (likely to return) and Omar Cooper last week. The source suggests reframing expectations for Wilson; the ceiling remains but the floor is shaky.NegativeProjectionOct 21, 2026
Wilson is ranked No. 15 among wide receivers for Week 7 in Freedman's rankings.PositiveValueOct 20, 2026
Wilson is listed among the other players to bid on in Week 7 with a 10.82% chop rate, indicating he's available on the waiver wire and worth pursuing.NegativeMatchupOct 20, 2026
Jets WR faced Christian Gonzalez shadowing coverage in Week 6, which contributed to Omar Cooper's elevated target share and production. This context is relevant for evaluating Cooper's performance sustainability and Wilson's role going forward.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Garrett Wilson is dealing with Christian Gonzalez coverage in Week 6, which contributed to Omar Cooper Jr. receiving elevated target volume (24% target share, 85% route participation) in his first NFL start. Wilson had a 75% route share in 12 personnel, second behind Cooper, indicating the Jets' two-receiver set usage.NegativeProjectionOct 18, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Garrett Wilson at No. 37 in Week 6 fantasy football rankings.PositiveProjectionOct 15, 2026
Garrett Wilson is projected to perform among the top WR1s in Week 6 despite facing a tough opposing defense in New England. The source lists him as a start recommendation at WR7 for the week.PositiveProjectionOct 7, 2026
Ranked No. 11 among wide receivers for Week 5 in Matthew Freedman's rankings, indicating strong projection and favorability for the week.PositiveProjectionOct 4, 2026
Garrett Wilson ranked as a top-25 flex play in Week 4 rankings, positioned at WR25 overall in the flex tier.PositiveRoleOct 1, 2026
Adonai Mitchell is likely out again; commanded a 36% target share the last time Mitchell was sidelined; caught 78% of his targets this season at 9.0 yards per target; Chicago is allowing over 14 yards per reception to receivers. Matthew Berry loves this.NegativeMatchupOct 1, 2026
Garrett Wilson carries 15.6 PPG utilization with a 14.1 projection in the Week 4 Jets-Bears matchup; the source frames this game as one many fantasy GMs circled weeks ago, though injury complications on both sides have dampened expectations.NegativeProjectionSep 30, 2026
Garrett Wilson is downgraded in Week 4 WR rankings; current utilization shows 15.6 PPG with a 13.5 projection, indicating a downward adjustment due to unfavorable betting factors, situational spots, or disadvantageous defensive matchups.NegativeProjectionSep 30, 2026
Wilson is ranked No. 7 among wide receivers in Freedman's Week 4 rankings.NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026
Wilson led the Jets in target share in Week 3 with Sadiq finishing second at 22% targets. This indicates Wilson remains the primary receiving option for the Jets offense.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Garrett Wilson carries a Week 3 projection of 10.9 PPG, up from a 12.6 PPG average; the projection decline may reflect matchup difficulty, but the article's focus on his utilization suggests continued relevance in the Jets' passing game against Detroit.NegativeUsageSep 17, 2026
Garrett Wilson is listed with 10.9 PPG utilization and 11.9 projected points for Week 2; included in the source's betting market data analysis for the Jets-Packers game.PositiveValueSep 16, 2026
Garrett Wilson is a buy heading into Week 2. Despite Geno Smith leading the league in interceptions in 2025, he threw zero in Week 1, and the Jets looked solid overall. Wilson posted a 29% target share with 6-79-0 on seven targets in Week 1. The source notes Wilson averaged 16.6 FPPG last season across six healthy games with worse QB play, suggesting significant upside with improved quarterback performance.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Garrett Wilson is ranked 12th in the source's Week 2 WR rankings.PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026
Garrett Wilson was a primary target for Geno Smith in Week 1 against Tennessee, catching 9 of 10 targets for 139 yards (combined with Adonai Mitchell). This high target share and efficiency suggests Wilson will remain a focal point of the Jets offense in Week 2 against the Packers, a matchup with an over/under of 44.5 points that should require more volume from Smith.NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Wilson ran 81% of routes for the Jets in Week 1 against the Titans, establishing the baseline for WR1 usage in the Jets offense; Mitchell matched this route share in Week 1 despite being the WR2.NegativeProjectionSep 11, 2026
Garrett Wilson is projected for 10.1 PPG in Week 1 against Tennessee, below his season average of 11.4 PPG, suggesting a slight downgrade for this matchup.PositiveMatchupSep 10, 2026
Garrett Wilson is highlighted as a key beneficiary of favorable Week 1 DvP (Defense vs. Position) matchups, with the source noting 'Garrett Wilson time' in the context of best and worst matchups for the week.PositiveMatchupSep 10, 2026
Garrett Wilson faces Tennessee, a team that disappointed during preseason, signaling a potentially long season ahead. The Titans' DB coach Tony Oden coached the Jets' secondary from 2021–2024 and employs an aggressive philosophy that could leave Tennessee vulnerable to Wilson's elite route running. If the Titans get too aggressive defensively, Wilson's elite route-running ability could exploit their secondary. The source frames this as a favorable matchup with the runway clear for Wilson's takeoff.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Ranked No. 19 among wide receivers for Week 1 in Freedman's rankings.PositiveValueSep 8, 2026
Jake Trowbridge identifies Wilson as a dynasty buy before the season, arguing he's the most underappreciated wide receiver on the planet. Despite a 2025 season cut short by injury, Wilson was WR6 in fantasy points per game prior to that. At 26 years old with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons his first three years in the league, Trowbridge believes Wilson's ceiling hasn't been reached. With improved quarterback play, Trowbridge projects Terry McLaurin circa 2024 upside but younger. He's willing to swap Wilson for Carnell Tate or downgrade from Malik Nabers to acquire him, signaling strong conviction in his undervaluation.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Wilson was acquired in a trade for Justin Jefferson alongside Parker Washington and a 2027 second-round pick. At the time of the trade (pre-preseason), KeepTradeCut had Wilson valued around WR18. After just one preseason drive in which he saw three targets, his dynasty value quickly climbed into roughly the WR14 range, suggesting market momentum and upside potential beyond his initial valuation.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
The source identifies Wilson as 'one of the screaming buys in dynasty' and the specific target for a tier-down from Jefferson. Wilson was averaging roughly 18-19 PPR points per game before his Denver knee injury last season, pacing toward approximately 1,400 receiving yards and double-digit touchdowns with Justin Fields at quarterback. The source believes Geno Smith represents a meaningful upgrade in quarterback play for Wilson's catchable-pass perspective, and projects Wilson can produce close enough to Jefferson (18 vs. 20 PPR points per game) to justify the trade while gaining additional assets.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Jake Trowbridge lists Garrett Wilson as his 'gotta have' wide receiver for dynasty startups based on current startup ADPs, explicitly stating 'Please stop underrating this man,' indicating Wilson is undervalued relative to his talent and production.PositiveValueAug 30, 2026
Jake Trowbridge calls Garrett Wilson 'the most underappreciated receiver walking the planet.' Despite poor QB play, Wilson has posted consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and is expected to have his best year yet with Geno Smith.NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026
Wilson continues in his role as the No. 1 option for the New York Jets, with Omar Cooper competing for the No. 2 role alongside Adonai Mitchell.PositiveValueAug 30, 2026
Jake Trowbridge identifies Wilson as the most underrated wide receiver despite Jets context; Wilson posted 1,000-yard seasons while catching passes from subpar QB understudies and was WR6 in points per game last year before injury. His role as top dog provides solid weekly floor crucial for Guillotine early weeks, making him a valuable dynasty-to-Guillotine crossover pick.PositiveValueAug 25, 2026
Jake Trowbridge identifies Garrett Wilson as the biggest buy-low opportunity in dynasty, arguing he is being undervalued relative to his talent; recommends sending away any future first-round pick to acquire him, positioning him as a golden-watch-level asset being treated like gum on a shoe.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
The source confirms Wilson continues in his role as the No. 1 receiving option for the New York Jets in 2026, with Wilson and Adonai Mitchell slated to start on the outside.NegativeDepth ChartAug 21, 2026
New York Jets wide receiver ranked 31st overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 14.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Jake Trowbridge is always buying Garrett Wilson in dynasty, making him a consistent target for trade offers at this point in the preseason. Wilson is preferred over Luther Burden for competing teams, with a shockingly similar price tag.PositiveValueAug 11, 2026
Wilson is ranked WR17 on KeepTradeCut despite consecutive 1,000-yard seasons with subpar quarterback play; Jake Trowbridge calls this ranking 'blasphemous' and notes this is the cheapest Wilson has ever been in dynasty, making him a strong buy-low target. Trowbridge describes Wilson as 'the most underrated receiver this planet has ever seen' and emphasizes he should remain the focal point of his offense despite new target competition from the draft.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
Garrett Wilson is one of three players Joe Metz is making a conscious effort to draft more of in August best ball drafts on Underdog, having identified him as underexposed in his portfolio; Wilson carries 11.4 PPG utilization and 181.0 projected points.PositiveProjectionAug 7, 2026
Wilson is WR21 going at pick 40 on Underdog. He is projected ninth in the league at 139 targets, with 90 catches for 1,039 yards expected. With Geno Smith looking to get back to the form from his Seattle days, this could mean a big season is on the horizon for Wilson as a big target earner.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Geno Smith is targeting Garrett Wilson early and often in training camp. Connor Hughes noted that Smith threw to Wilson five times in one practice, and Wilson hauled in all five balls. Hughes said, "If you're looking for a player to buy stock in, this might be the year to buy stock in Garrett Wilson." Wilson is the clear WR1 for the Jets and is looking to get back to the form where he drew 322 targets and caught 196 balls over the 2023-24 seasons.NegativeProjectionAug 5, 2026
Garrett Wilson is projected to underperform Ja'Marr Chase even in standard scoring, where the PPR bonus for receptions is reduced, suggesting Chase's elite talent advantage persists across scoring formats.PositiveValueAug 4, 2026
Wilson is among a glut of high-end pass catchers going anywhere around picks 36-60, each with a chance at a WR1 finish. The wide receiver position offers fair value across this range, with Wilson representing one of many quality options available at reasonable cost if teams wait to enter the WR market.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
Wilson is projected for 139 targets and is identified as a clear WR1 target on his team; Matthew Berry notes that while Wilson will have never caught regular-season passes from Geno Smith when Week 1 rolls around, if he gets anywhere near the 139 targets projected, this is a great WR1 option.NegativeMatchupJul 30, 2026
The Jets hired Frank Reich as offensive coordinator. Reich's recent track record is concerning: in 2022 as Colts head coach, he was fired after nine games with Indianapolis ranking 23rd in passing yards per game (176.2); in 2023 as Panthers head coach, he was fired after 11 games with Carolina finishing last in passing yards per game (161.5); in 2025 as Stanford interim head coach, the Cardinal ranked 70th in passing yards per game (222.0). This hiring does not inspire confidence in the Jets' passing offense.NegativeMatchupJul 30, 2026
The Jets traded for Geno Smith as their new quarterback. Smith's only success came with the Seahawks; last season with the Raiders, he did not elevate their passing offense, with Tre Tucker finishing as the WR38. This raises concerns about Smith's ability to support Wilson's fantasy production.PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
The Jets selected two pass catchers in the first round of the 2026 draft: TE Kenyon Sadiq (No. 16 pick, 51 catches for 560 yards and 8 touchdowns at Oregon) and WR Omar Cooper (No. 30 pick, 69 catches for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns at Indiana). This draft capital allocation suggests Wilson's target share may be diluted in 2026.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
Wilson had his first down year in 2025, mostly due to injuries that kept him to just seven games. This marks a significant decline from his first three seasons, during which he posted three straight 1,000-yard seasons and a top-10 fantasy finish in 2024.PositiveValueJul 29, 2026
The source describes Garrett Wilson as arguably the most underrated wide receiver on planet Earth. Wilson was available in the fourth round but was passed over in favor of continuing The Bit with tight end selections.PositiveValueJul 29, 2026
The source describes Garrett Wilson as arguably the most underrated wide receiver on planet Earth. He was considered as an alternative to Harold Fannin Jr. in Round 4 of the SFB16 draft but was passed over due to the entertainment value and charitable momentum of the all-tight-end strategy.PositiveValueJul 25, 2026
Garrett Wilson is described as arguably the most underrated receiver in fantasy football. Getting Wilson for Parker Washington and a 2027 projected late first-round pick is a steal. The depth chart questions in Jacksonville are far greater than at the Meadowlands (Jets). A projection cited in Fantasy Life Magazine predicts Wilson will finish the year as a Top-8 WR, with Geno Smith providing the consistency and veteran QB play Wilson needs.NegativeValueJul 22, 2026
Garrett Wilson was ranked higher than Jaylen Waddle by the Draft Assistant in Round 4, but Jorge Martin selected Waddle instead due to his WR1 projection in Sean Payton's offense.PositiveValueNo date
Garrett Wilson is mentioned as a keeper option in the 4th round but is not selected over Caleb Williams in the 10th round due to superior value.PositiveValueNo date
Wilson is currently undervalued at WR13 on KeepTradeCut despite elite WR1 upside; the source recommends dynasty managers "go buy Garrett Wilson" because his trade value is anchored to Jets dysfunction rather than his actual production. Before his knee injury after 5.5 games in 2025, Wilson averaged 19.04 PPR points per game (elite WR1 production) and was on pace for 114 receptions, nearly 1,300 yards, and 12 touchdowns—top-six numbers across the board. Through his first four games, he totaled 38 targets (2nd), 27 receptions (2nd), 311 receiving yards (5th), and 3 touchdowns (3rd). At 26 years old, he fits both contenders and rebuilders. Wilson remains the unquestioned alpha receiver for the Jets and now enters arguably the best quarterback situation of his Jets career with Geno Smith, who owns a 78.3% career on-target throw percentage compared to 73.0% for predecessor Justin Fields; Smith completed 67.4% of his passes last season versus Fields' 62.7%. Wilson doesn't need elite quarterback play but rather accurate, consistent quarterback play to maximize the elite volume he's already earning. Wilson also carries more insulation than several receivers ranked ahead of him—unlike George Pickens, whose production is heavily dependent on CeeDee Lamb's availability (averaging 24.2 PPR and 24% target share without Lamb versus 15 PPR and 20.2% target share with Lamb), Wilson's elite volume is not contingent on teammate availability. The source acquired him by trading Jonah Coleman, Jordan Addison, and a late 2027 first-round pick while receiving an early 2028 third and $10 FAAB.PositiveRoleNo date
Jets WR positioned to reclaim elite target-earner status with Geno Smith's return; had a strong start before injury derailed both his season and the Jets' campaign; the source questions whether he can return to elite target volume.