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Yahoo Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Michael Wilson
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All Yahoo Fantasy Football insights about Michael Wilson
PositiveValueOct 30, 2026
Wilson was WR5 in usage last week and is WR35 on WR6 expected half PPR points per game this season, but Winks holds WR2 hope despite contested target concerns. Wilson has accumulated 92 yards taken away by DPI (third-most in the league behind Matthew Golden at 119 and Nico Collins at 105), indicating near-miss explosive plays. The Cowboys have allowed 29.5 half PPR points per game to WRs (sixth), and Arizona projects for 23.75 points in negative game script (dome garbage time). Dallas has allowed a top-17 WR in four straight games including to Makai Lemon last week, and while Wilson will see CB1 Joey Porter Jr., coverage busts and clean looks have been frequent.PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026
WR Michael Wilson is positioned to bounce back for over 100 yards and a touchdown against Dallas in Week 8 despite a frustrating season. Wilson's opportunity is evident: he's running a route on 89.4% of Arizona's dropbacks, commanding 23.3% of team targets and drawing 29.5% of first-read targets. Dallas just allowed Makai Lemon to catch 7 passes for 67 yards and a TD, and Tanner McKee threw for 211 yards against this defense. Arizona gets a 54.5-point game total (tied for highest on the slate) with Dallas favored by 7.5 points, suggesting the Cardinals should move the ball and stay in a passing game. Wilson is on the field earning first reads; the passing volume and matchup should finally convert his usage into production.NegativeBustOct 30, 2026
Wilson ranks second-lowest among all receivers in fantasy points over expected (-17.9 PPR), suggesting he has underperformed relative to his opportunity level through the first six weeks of the season.NegativeBustOct 29, 2026
Wilson ranks third in yards taken away by defensive pass interference penalties this season with 92 yards, indicating he's drawing flags on plays that could have been significant gains or touchdowns.PositiveMatchupOct 29, 2026
Wilson faces a great matchup vs. DAL in Week 8. The Cowboys have allowed 29.5 half PPR points per game to WRs (sixth-most), and the Cardinals project for 23.75 points in a negative game script, setting up dome garbage time for Jacoby Brissett. While Wilson will see plenty of CB1 Joey Porter Jr., there have been too many coverage busts and clean looks to worry about that. Dallas has allowed a top-17 WR in four straight games, including to Makai Lemon last week.NegativeProjectionOct 29, 2026
Wilson is projected for 59.5 receiving yards at DAL in Week 8 (ranked 18th). In Week 7, he drew a 36-yard DPI that could've been a long TD on an out-and-up, had two failed end-zone targets (both first-read), and made contested catches for 55 yards. He was WR5 in usage last week but ranks WR35 on WR6 expected half PPR points per game this year due to too many contested targets and speed/QB issues. Winks still holds onto WR2 hope but acknowledges the elite usage doesn't match his production.NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
Wilson is one of the key players Matt Harmon is relying on to turn things around after going 1-3 over the past four weeks and posting the low score of Week 7 with 66.8 points.PositiveRoleOct 24, 2026
Wilson is a primary receiving target for Jacoby Brissett in the Cardinals' pass-heavy offense, which relies heavily on the passing game due to the team's weak running game and frequent trailing situations.NegativeBustOct 23, 2026
Wilson's production has been incredibly disappointing following Marvin Harrison Jr.'s trade to Houston; despite posting 11-89-1 and 7-95-0 in the two weeks before Harrison was dealt and producing as a fantasy WR1 last season when Harrison was out, his targets have dropped to just seven per game with stat lines of 4-30-0 and 4-32-0 respectively; the matchup against the Broncos, the eighth toughest opponent for fantasy receivers this year, doesn't get any easier and Denver might get Pat Surtain II back from his ankle injury.NegativeBustOct 23, 2026
Wilson is a fade in Week 7 against Denver despite maintaining a rare volume floor of at least seven targets in every game. His production has dipped significantly without Marvin Harrison Jr. as a decoy: in two games before MHJ's deactivation and trade, Wilson caught 18 of 30 targets for 184 yards and a touchdown; in two games since, he caught just eight of 14 targets for 62 yards. His yards per route run dropped to 0.9 and yards per target to 4.4 over the last two weeks, and he ranks fourth on the team in receiving yards behind Kendrick Bourne, Elijah Higgins, and Trey McBride. Bourne has outpaced Wilson in target share, catch rate, yards per route run, and nearly every other relevant metric these past two weeks. Denver allows the seventh-fewest fantasy points per game to wideouts with the fifth-lowest catch rate and just three touchdowns, and Pat Surtain II is back at practice this week. Wilson has dropped from borderline WR1 to barely borderline WR2.NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026
Ranked inside the Top-30 and should be a starting option this season, but Kansas City is lower than consensus on him this week vs. DEN.PositiveValueOct 22, 2026
Wilson had back-to-back duds without Marvin Harrison Jr., but those aren't correlated. He still ran a route on 33-of-36 dropbacks last week, handled two screens and was just missed on two end zone shots. He's running the same routes from different spots in the formation and will have bigger games at any time. He's the WR28 on WR5 usage this month with some bad luck and bad QB play mixed in. The Cardinals are a tough watch when throwing the ball beyond 10 yards right now, but Wilson is a buy low with Jalen Brooks and Kendrick Bourne not moving the needle as the WRs next to him. The Broncos aren't expected to have Pat Surtain (ankle) back for another week, which swings Wilson's outlook majorly. Denver is a top-10 defense against fantasy WRs this year, but they were exposed by Jaxon Smith-Njigba (134 yards) last week without their DPOY candidate. Arizona opens as 4.5-point home underdogs with an implied total of 19.5 points (24th).NegativeValueOct 21, 2026
Ranked 27th among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 29, reflecting lower-tier trade asset status.NegativeProjectionOct 20, 2026
Ranked nineteenth among wide receivers in Week 7 fantasy rankings by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Wilson is being double-teamed and prioritized by opposing defenses, making it tough for him to break loose; the source continues to panic about his fantasy outlook heading into Week 7.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Wilson's target share has collapsed following Marvin Harrison Jr.'s return; in two games without Harrison, Wilson posted identical stat lines of four catches on seven targets for 30-32 yards, a stark decline from 18 of 30 targets for 184 yards and a touchdown in the two weeks prior. Kendrick Bourne and Trey McBride have absorbed much of the slack, suggesting the era of double-digit targets for Wilson has ended. While Wilson has now hit seven targets in six straight games, Jacoby Brissett at quarterback and the Cardinals' offensive inconsistency mean seven targets isn't always enough for fantasy relevance—Wilson has posted single-digit fantasy points in four games—dropping him from WR2 range to FLEX range.PositiveProjectionOct 16, 2026
Wilson remains a strong start despite flopping last week (four catches, 30 yards). He ranks fourth among all wideouts in targets (51) and eighth in air yards (521). His matchup with the Rams is tough but conducive to meaningless fantasy production. The Cardinals have a 51.5 game total and Jacoby Brissett's pass attempt prop is at 37.5 (second-highest of the week).PositiveProjectionOct 15, 2026
Ranked inside the weekly Top-20 as a Ride; the source humorously refers to him as the "Crown Prince of Garbage Time," suggesting he benefits from playing in blowouts.NegativeMatchupOct 15, 2026
Wilson has had at least seven targets in every game but only two strong fantasy performances to date. The matchup against the Rams will be his toughest test yet, as they boast the NFL's best cornerback duo in Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. No outside receiver has crested 50 receiving yards against the Rams this season; the only player to top 50 yards was slot receiver Khalil Shakir last week thanks to a late broken play. The game total of 51.5 is deceiving, as the Cardinals are projected to score less than 20 points as 12.5 point underdogs. Wilson's touchdown odds give him a one in three chance to reach paydirt on Sunday. Everything is working against Wilson this week; he's a low-end fantasy WR2.PositiveValueOct 14, 2026
Wilson posted a disappointing four catches for 30 yards against the Lions in Week 5, but this was a fluky result in a game that got out of hand; prior two weeks he posted 11 catches for 89 yards and a TD in Week 3 and seven grabs for 95 yards in Week 4. He's tied for fourth in targets, averaging 10.2 per game. The source recommends using the weak performance to buy Wilson this week, treating him as an obvious fantasy WR2 with low-end WR1 upside rest of season.NegativeValueOct 14, 2026
Ranked 19th among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 39 and PPR value of 42; lower-mid-tier trade asset.PositiveRoleOct 11, 2026
Michael Wilson was prioritized by the Cardinals' new regime as the No. 1 receiver over Marvin Harrison Jr., and Zachariason notes that Wilson looked way better in the offense than Harrison did, suggesting he has solidified the top receiver role in Arizona.PositiveBreakoutOct 10, 2026
Wilson is too big to fail in fantasy and is not ruled out for another fantasy WR1 stretch with Jacoby Brissett at QB in the near term; things will get dicier if they turn to third-round rookie QB Carson Beck, but his size and featured role at all levels make him a strong fantasy asset.PositiveProjectionOct 10, 2026
Wilson is WR22 on WR6 usage through four weeks; since Week 11 of last year, he trails only Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigsta, Chris Olave, and Amon-Ra St. Brown in fantasy points per game (15.5 FPPG), ranking WR2 in air yards per game and WR3 in targets per game during that stretch, positioning him as a far more elite fantasy WR2 than the market believes.PositiveProjectionOct 9, 2026
Wilson is among Hayden Winks' biggest rankings jumps for this matchup, indicating upside relative to consensus.PositiveProjectionOct 9, 2026
Hayden Winks made one of his biggest ranking jumps for the Lions-Cardinals matchup to Michael Wilson, indicating significant upside in this favorable game environment.NegativeRoleOct 9, 2026
Wilson has earned a significant role in Arizona's offense with 17 targets, a 94.4% route participation rate, a 28.9% target share and a 36.8% first-read share through four weeks. The source states: 'Michael Wilson is the real deal. This Lions pass defense has not been.' Against Detroit's weak pass defense (which has allowed 11 passing touchdowns and a 110.4 opponent passer rating), Wilson's intermediate routes, hitches and curls give Arizona ways to involve him without waiting on deep shots. The source notes losing Paris Johnson Jr. on the offensive line is a concern for protection but doesn't diminish Wilson's role. The source states: 'I'm playing Wilson with full confidence. The matchup helps, but the role is what makes this a strong recommendation.'PositiveValueOct 7, 2026
Ranked #21 among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 35 in the source's trade value chart, tied with Matthew Golden in lower-mid-tier asset valuation.PositiveRoleOct 7, 2026
Wilson enjoys a strong connection with Jacoby Brissett, establishing him as a preferred target over Marvin Harrison Jr. in the Cardinals offense.NegativeUsageOct 4, 2026
Wilson caught 7 passes for 95 yards in the Cardinals' Week 4 win over the Giants, but the source notes he wasn't a total washout despite the disappointing overall offensive performance.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Michael Wilson is ranked between 21 and 30 for the week and the source likes him as a WR2/WR3 or Flex play this week if needed in the same game as Malik Nabers vs. Arizona.PositiveUsageOct 1, 2026
Wilson's 17 targets against the 49ers are the kind of stat that says this player can never be benched. The source notes that Wilson's upside outcomes are in the stratosphere, though more volatile than ideal. His ceiling is high enough to justify starting him despite the volatility.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Ranked 58th overall in Week 4 Flex rankings by USA TODAY Sports Fantasy projections using half-point PPR scoring; classified as a Tier 3 solid contributor.NegativeValueSep 30, 2026
Ranked #27 among all wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 32, tied with Luther Burden III, Mike Evans, and Ladd McConkey for lower-tier trade asset status.PositiveUsageSep 30, 2026
Michael Wilson continues to dominate Marvin Harrison's target share, indicating sustained high-volume opportunity in the Cardinals offense despite Harrison's presence as a high draft pick.PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
When Michael Wilson filled in for an injured Marvin Harrison Jr. last season, he produced at a high level in his first three games, recording at least 10 catches and 118 yards in each game. This performance contrasts sharply with Harrison's career production, as Harrison has never had 10 catches in a game and has reached 118 yards only once in three seasons.NegativeProjectionSep 22, 2026
Wilson has similar efficiency metrics to Denzel Boston (0.20 targets per route run, 21.2% target share) but does not average double-digit fantasy points, suggesting Boston's production is unsustainable.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Ranked in the top tier of Week 2 WR rankings by Yahoo Fantasy Football analysts, indicating strong projected performance for the week.PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
The source believes Michael Wilson should be ranked ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr. for the time being, suggesting Wilson has outperformed Harrison and warrants a higher ranking.NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Wilson caught 5 passes for 56 yards in Week 1, continuing to be involved in Arizona's passing attack alongside primary target Trey McBride and secondary options Kendrick Bourne and Marvin Harrison Jr.PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026
Wilson caught 5 passes for 56 yards in Week 1. The source uses Wilson's production as a counterpoint to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s underperformance, showing that the Cardinals offense was functional and capable of producing.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Ranked 32nd among Week 2 wide receivers by the source, facing Arizona vs. Seattle.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Wilson finished 2025 as elite WR1; in five games without Marvin Harrison Jr., Wilson was WR1 on WR1 usage (half-PPR), but in other 12 games was WR64 on WR64 usage (most before huge breakout). Difficult part: Cardinals highly unlikely to repeat as No. 1 neutral pass rate offense under new coaching staff with new third-overall RB; for Wilson to be fantasy relevant, he'll need to surpass Harrison or Arizona score more than 19.0 points projected (28th) against Chargers. Matchup individually tougher: Derwin James could see Wilson in slot or zone coverage; Chargers well-coached. Loss of DC Jesse Minter could offer more upside than other negative situations. Difficult to trust aside from really deep leagues as WR3/4.PositiveValueSep 9, 2026
The source notes that Michael Wilson's ADP made more sense than Marvin Harrison Jr.'s, suggesting better value at his draft price.PositiveValueSep 9, 2026
The source notes Wilson's ADP made more sense than Harrison Jr.'s, suggesting better value at his draft price.PositiveBreakoutSep 9, 2026
Described as emergent weapon for the Cardinals offense in Week 1 against the Chargers; the source cites him alongside established weapons like Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr. as part of Arizona's offensive arsenal that creates trepidation for the Chargers despite their significant favorite status.PositiveValueSep 4, 2026
Wilson inked a new three-year, $75 million deal with the Cardinals on Thursday. Arizona paying Wilson this amount indicates he's going to be a big part of the offense's future. Wilson's ADP the past seven days is around 98th on Yahoo.PositiveProjectionSep 3, 2026
Matt Harmon's favorite Round 9 pick (technically ranked higher but prefers Josh Downs when available); cheapest member of Cardinals offense Harmon strongly believes will exceed expectations. Showed last year when given opportunities he can produce. Can play inside and out, wins on isolated routes from boundary. Usage in new Mike LaFleur offense should suit skill set. Goes far later than production clip from last season warrants; regression more than baked in. Harmon is "Cardinals Curious" and thinks Wilson could be undervalued if LaFleur installs Rams-style offense.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Wilson is hoping to maintain his late-season momentum and is available in Round 7 as a player who could vastly outproduce his draft slot. The source identifies him as a solid fantasy WR3/flex option.PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Benefited from garbage-time opportunities in 2025 while playing for the Arizona Cardinals, demonstrating how bad-team players can accumulate fantasy value through increased volume in losing situations.NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026
Michael Wilson's pre-snap alignment under new Lions OC Drew Petzing is a noted area of concern. Matt Harmon acknowledges 'there are some justifiable critiques of his play-calling work and pre-snap alignment of Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson with the Cardinals, and those are areas where the 38-year-old needs to improve.' However, Harmon expects Petzing is mostly in Detroit to revive the run game while Dan Campbell's passing game principles remain intact.PositiveProjectionAug 28, 2026
Michael Wilson is chasing Puka Nacua levels of production this season, indicating elevated expectations for his offensive output and role expansion.PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026
Matt Harmon and Nate Tice are "Cardinals curious" about whether new head coach and offensive play-caller Mike LaFleur's McVay-inspired run game and passing designs put Michael Wilson in situations where his talents actually flourish, despite the Cardinals projecting as a league-worst offense by betting markets.PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
Michael Wilson's Prizm Silver PSA 10 jumped an astronomical 450% from $10 to $55, though the source notes this among lower-end slabs. His massive appreciation reflects a dramatic shift in collector perception of his fantasy value and potential.NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026
Wilson was selected seventh overall in the mock draft by Lawrence Jackson, indicating strong early-round consideration for the Cardinals WR.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
Selected seventh overall in this mock draft, indicating strong confidence in his 2026 fantasy outlook.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Wilson flashed in Week 1 of the preseason, a reminder of his absurd second half of last season, and jumped up nearly eight spots in ADP as a result. He's still a value past Pick 100.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Wilson showed last year that when he gets opportunities, he can produce; he can play inside and out and wins on isolated routes from the boundary. His usage in the new Cardinals offense should suit his skill set. He goes far later than someone who produced at his clip last season, with regression more than baked in. The source is 'Cardinals Curious' and thinks these players could all be undervalued if Mike LaFleur installs a Rams-style offense.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
The source notes that Drew Petzing, the Lions' new offensive coordinator, has justifiable critiques regarding his pre-snap alignment of Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. with the Cardinals, areas where the 38-year-old needs to improve. However, the source believes Petzing is mostly in Detroit to revive the run game while passing game principles remain intact.PositiveBreakoutAug 18, 2026
Wilson (ADP 104.8, WR39) enjoyed a breakout third NFL season, particularly from Week 11 onward with 56 catches for 775 yards and 6 touchdowns over eight games (pace of 119 catches, 1,647 yards, 13 TDs over 17 games); while elite-level repetition is uncertain, his chemistry with Jacoby Brissett should help carry over the breakout to 2026; compared to Marvin Harrison Jr., who is selected 25 picks ahead, Wilson represents a bargain with higher upside.PositiveSleeperAug 12, 2026
Wilson showed last year that when he gets opportunities, he can come through. He can play inside and out and wins on isolated routes from the boundary. His usage in the new Cardinals offense should suit his skill set. He goes far later than someone who produced at his clip last season, with regression more than baked in. The source is 'Cardinals Curious' and thinks these players could all be undervalued if Mike LaFleur installs a Rams-style offense.NegativeValueAug 11, 2026
Wilson is in Tier 6 and is one of the four oldest members of the tier; the analysts are blowing ADP on him, indicating they are fading him at his current draft price despite the tier's floor-heavy profile.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
WR13 finish with WR40 ADP; Wilson's 2025 breakout came out of nowhere and his production sagged when Marvin Harrison Jr. returned. However, if you hold skepticism on Harrison's true ceiling, Wilson presents an interesting buying opportunity. QB Jacoby Brissett, the architect behind Wilson's shocking midseason surge, is now installed as the opening-day starter.NegativeProjectionAug 7, 2026
Carson Beck's insertion into the Cardinals lineup was initially viewed as a negative for Wilson and other Cardinals pass catchers, though if Beck proves to be a legitimate NFL talent, the impact on Wilson's fantasy outlook remains uncertain.NegativeMatchupAug 7, 2026
Carson Beck's insertion into the Cardinals lineup was being viewed as a negative for players like Wilson, though if Beck proves to be legitimate, the impact on his fantasy value remains uncertain.NegativeProjectionAug 7, 2026
Carson Beck's insertion into the Cardinals lineup was being viewed as a negative for Wilson and other Cardinals pass catchers like Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr., though if Beck proves legit, the impact could be mitigated.PositiveBreakoutAug 5, 2026
Wilson dramatically outplayed Marvin Harrison Jr. last year in Arizona. His early ADP is about two rounds later than Harrison's, making him a potential value target for those skeptical of the Cardinals' WR room overhaul.