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Fantasy Life Articles fantasy football takes on Michael Wilson
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All Fantasy Life Articles insights about Michael Wilson
NegativeDepth ChartJul 31, 2026
Wilson is noted as being at a tier break because the WRs dried up after him; he's selected as Matthew Berry's first reserve in Round 8.PositiveUsageJul 23, 2026
Michael Wilson was thrust into a larger role following an injury to Marvin Harrison Jr. and averaged 26.0 PPG and nearly 120 receiving yards when Harrison was out of the lineup; after entering 2025 with only one career game with 16+ fantasy points, Wilson reached that number in six of his final eight games, demonstrating how opportunity changes drive fantasy value.NegativeValueJul 23, 2026
The source is skeptical of Michael Wilson's long-term dynasty value, noting he only broke out in his third season due to perfect circumstances: injured Marvin Harrison Jr., decimated backfield, decimated defense, and a QB forced to throw 40 times per game. In a direct trade comparison, the source prefers Rome Odunze.NegativeValueJul 22, 2026
Michael Wilson was considered in Round 8 for the flex spot but passed over in favor of J.K. Dobbins, as Jorge Martin didn't love the WR options available at that point.PositiveProjectionJul 10, 2026
Became a must-start fantasy WR in 2025, propelled by Arizona's elite passing volume under Jacoby Brissett (Week 6 on); ranked 2nd in routes run at 39 per game during that span. Cardinals led NFL in dropback rate (72%) and dropback rate over expected (6%), with 40.6 pass attempts per game (1st) and 309.2 air yards per game (2nd).