Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson had three catches for 36 yards on seven targets in Sunday's crushing 20-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 13. The 25-year-old came falling back to earth on Sunday after having two outerworldly performances in his previous two games. Wilson took a statistical back seat to Marvin Harrison Jr. in his first game back after his appendectomy surgery. Harrison almost doubled up Wilson in catches and receiving yards on Sunday. However, quarterback Jacoby Brissett did keep his eyes out for Wilson throughout the game and forced a couple of targets Wilson's direction in key situations. Brissett and Wilson have a connection worth keeping an eye on, even with Harrison back in the fold. Wilson should remain a flex option in a pass-heavy offense despite heading into a tough Week 14 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.
Dec 1, 2025 12:23 AM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson has taken fantasy leagues by storm right before the fantasy playoffs. In back-to-back games, Wilson has earned over 15 targets and produced more than 110 receiving yards. Wilson enters Week 13 as RotoBaller's 20th-ranked wide receiver in Half-PPR formats in a favorable matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers' defense has allowed opposing offenses to gain over 270 passing yards and three passing touchdowns in their last two games. Wilson could see more target competition if teammate Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) can play on Sunday. Harrison has officially been listed as questionable for Week 13 after missing the previous two games due to undergoing appendectomy surgery. Even if Harrison plays, Wilson has established a real connection with quarterback Jacoby Brissett. The two have been able to connect 25 times for 303 yards on 33 targets over the past two weeks. Wilson is a WR2 with upside heading into Sunday's matchup and can be comfortably inserted into fantasy lineups.
Nov 29, 2025 12:35 AM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson has seen a staggering 32 targets over his last two games, converting that into 25 catches for 303 yards. In a rare third-year midseason breakout, he has taken full advantage of the opportunity presented by the two-game absence of Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix), who continues to recover from an emergency appendectomy. When asked on Tuesday about Wilson's role upon Harrison's return, Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing offered that he would be moved around the formation while continuing to see early reads. He went on to say, "When you produce in this league, we're gonna give you more opportunities to continue to do that." Wilson remains a must-start for as long as Harrison is out, but in a suddenly pass-heavy Jacoby Brissett-led offense, he should maintain flex value down the stretch and into the fantasy playoffs.
Nov 25, 2025 2:41 PM EST
The Arizona Cardinals could tweak their offense to make wide receiver Michael Wilson the WR1, even when Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) returns, according to Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic. "Yeah. Throw it to the guys that are making plays for you. Absolutely," head coach Jonathan Gannon said when asked if Wilson could stay more involved when Harrison is back. In the two games that Harrison has missed due to an appendectomy, Wilson has gone off, catching 25 of 33 targets for 303 receiving yards. The sudden uptick in workload has made him a must-roster and must-start player in fantasy football as quarterback Jacoby Brissett continues to latch onto him as his top target. Wilson's target share will inevitably drop when Harrison returns, but it might not end up being all that big of a drop. Even if Harrison returns in Week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Wilson should at least be in play as a WR3/flex for fantasy managers.
Nov 24, 2025 8:51 PM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson put up another exceptional performance in Sunday's 27-24 OT loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and profiles as one of the week's biggest pickups if teammate Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) remains sidelined for another contest. Wilson has racked up gaudy numbers despite the team dropping their last two games. Over that stretch, the 25-year-old has posted 25 receptions and 303 scoreless yards on a whopping 33 targets. As of now, it's unclear how much longer the team will be without Harrison Jr., although it's possible that even his return may not knock Wilson down that many pegs. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett is averaging 43.5 pass attempts per game since becoming the starter. That figure has jumped to 50 over the last three, supporting three solid fantasy options in two of them. Expectations will need to be tempered with the second-year pro coming back from an appendix issue, but Wilson has made a case to remain involved even when that happens.
Nov 24, 2025 12:11 PM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson has immediately become a legitimate contributor for the Cardinals and fantasy managers in the last two games with Marvin Harrison Jr. out following an appendectomy. For the second straight week, Wilson had double-digit receptions (10) and over 100 yards (118) on a team-15 targets in the team's 27-24 overtime loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in Week 12. Last week, the 25-year-old caught 15 of his 18 targets for 185 yards. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett has latched onto Wilson as his top target with Harrison sidelined, making him a popular waiver-wire pickup last week. If Wilson is still available in your league, he needs to be scooped up immediately. It's unclear if Harrison will be ready to return in Week 13 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but even if he does come back, Wilson should remain involved in a fantastic matchup against a Bucs defense that has given up tons of yardage the last few weeks through the air.
Nov 23, 2025 10:29 PM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson remains atop the depth chart after Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) was ruled out for Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This will be Wilson's second consecutive game as the top wide receiver in Arizona. He dominated last week's contest, catching a whopping 15 of 18 targets for 185 yards. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett set the NFL's all-time single-game completion record in that outing, so perhaps Wilson's volume will drop a little in Week 12. Still, he's a strong candidate to fetch double-digit targets. He'll also have a decent chance to score his first touchdown since Week 2, especially against a Jaguars defense allowing the eighth-most touchdowns to wide receivers in 2025. Wilson is a strong fantasy starter in most leagues on Sunday, checking in as the overall WR18 in RotoBaller's latest Week 12 fantasy rankings.
Nov 23, 2025 9:31 AM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson is coming off a historic Week 11 performance against the San Francisco 49ers. The 25-year-old had 15 catches for 185 yards on 18 targets. Wilson finished as the No. 1 wide receiver for the week and has the most receiving yards in a game this season. The former Stanford product will be heavily involved in the offense, with wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) being ruled out for a second straight week after undergoing surgery to address appendicitis. Wilson will face a Jacksonville Jaguars defense that has allowed the 10th most receiving yards this season. In an expanded role, Wilson will have plenty of opportunities to make plays downfield against a vulnerable secondary with quarterback Jacoby Brissett under center. In a high-volume passing offense in a favorable matchup, Wilson will be a viable flex option for fantasy managers heading into Week 12.
Nov 22, 2025 3:00 AM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson had himself a career day in Week 11, as he set new career-best lines with 15 receptions and 185 receiving yards. The third-year receiver out of Stanford was asked to step up because Marvin Harrison (Appendicitis) and Zay Jones (Achilles) both missed the game. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on November 12 that Harrison Jr. underwent surgery for appendicitis and will be sidelined for "at least Week 11 and possibly longer," meaning Wilson may be the team's WR1 in Week 12 if Harrison can't go. The key here is to pay attention to Harrison's practice leading up to Sunday, as Wilson slides down the rankings quite a bit if Harrison returns. Additionally, Trey McBride is the team's clear number one option. Another thing to note, Brissett will not be throwing the football 57 times and for 452 yards every week. The Cardinals got punched in the mouth early and were behind the whole game, leading to a gameflow script that forced them to throw the ball the entire game. If Harrison plays, Wilson profiles as a WR3 with limited upside. If Harrison is ruled out, Wilson profiles as a low-end WR2 against a stiff Jacksonville Jaguars defense, which ranks much better than the San Francisco 49ers defense, against whom the Cardinals played last week.
Nov 19, 2025 9:30 AM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson had himself a career day on Sunday, as he set new career-best lines with 15 receptions and 185 receiving yards. The third-year receiver out of Stanford was thrust into duties on Sunday as Marvin Harrison (Appendicitis) and Zay Jones (Achilles) both missed the game. The Cardinals were down early in this contest again, which set up perfectly for Wilson, Jacoby Brissett, and Trey McBride fantasy owners. Brissett threw for 452 yards, and McBride had 115 receiving yards and a touchdown to go along with Wilson's career day. If Harrison continues to miss time and Wilson is thrust into WR1 duties, he is borderline a must-start option in an offense that is racking up a ton of yards over the last three weeks. That being said, the Cardinals face the Jaguars in Week 12, who are stiffer competition than what the Cardinals had in Week 11. Regardless, Wilson is a must-add off the waiver wire right now, and should be comfortably in the WR3 conversation should Harrison miss additional time.
Nov 17, 2025 10:02 AM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson caught 15 of his 18 targets for 185 yards during Sunday's Week 11 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. We knew Wilson was going to take on an expanded role with Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) sidelined, but nobody could have predicted that he would be this involved and productive against the Niners. He benefited from Jacoby Brissett setting a new record for most completions (47) in a single game in NFL history. It's unlikely that Brissett throws the ball as much next week, and it's also too early to tell whether Harrison will miss additional time. Nevertheless, Wilson's big game will keep him in the WR3/flex tier with WR2 upside for Week 12 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Nov 16, 2025 8:48 PM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson enters Week 11 against the San Francisco 49ers atop the team's depth chart. With Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) sidelined, Wilson will operate as the Cardinals' No. 1 receiver. He has been a steady contributor this season, but he hasn't been impactful enough to carry fantasy relevance. Through nine games, he has 22 catches, 231 yards, and one touchdown, producing single-digit fantasy points in every contest. On a more positive note, he played 92 percent of the snaps last week and has 11 targets over his last two games. It's unclear how Wilson will handle playing against the 49ers' top cornerback, but at the very least, we expect him to have a higher floor than usual thanks to his increased volume. In an anticipated negative game script scenario, Wilson is a strong candidate to handle at least six to eight targets. This week's matchup bodes well, too, as San Francisco has allowed the ninth-most fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025.
Nov 15, 2025 11:19 AM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson has seen his fantasy value surge with his team set to play Week 11 without top wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendectomy). Tight end Trey McBride continues to be the team's No. 1 pass catcher, but Wilson is third on the team in most receiving categories and should be the No. 1 receiver this week. The Cardinals, who have had a rotating cast of running backs and are playing with backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett, have been one of the toughest teams to gauge in the NFL for fantasy leagues. Wilson is earning a middling 6 yards per target and has only 22 catches through nine games, so managers shouldn't expect a week-winning performance, but Wilson's likely increase in volume could be worth a look in deeper leagues or as a one-week fill-in.
Nov 13, 2025 9:55 AM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson has held a consistent role as the team's WR2 behind Marvin Harrison Jr. in the offense this season. Wilson has emerged more recently, catching 10 of his 13 targets for 145 yards over the past three games with Jacoby Brissett as the starter in place of an injured Kyler Murray (foot). The 25-year-old trails only Harrison and star tight end Trey McBride with a 75.9% route share this season. Those three are the only Cardinals above 75%, with Zay Jones the next closest at 56.8%. Wilson doesn't have the most upside as clearly the third target behind McBride and Harrison, but he presents WR4 value for Week 10 against the Seahawks.
Nov 8, 2025 3:55 PM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson has emerged as a go-to weapon in the passing game with Jacoby Brissett under center. Brissett continues to heap praise on the young receiver, stating, "If need be, he could be the No. 1 target." The passing game has continued to improve with Brissett under center, with Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. finally living up to their potential. Despite the praise, you should proceed with caution for Wilson in a Week 10 matchup with a stingy Seattle Seahawks defense that has allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season.
Nov 5, 2025 2:17 PM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson had one of his most productive games of the season in Week 9, recording three catches for 61 yards on four targets in his team's 27-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys. The 25-year-old has now hauled in 18 receptions for 197 yards and one touchdown on 31 targets across eight games played in 2025. While Wilson has not been a standout producer this year, he's seen very consistent usage. Wilson has earned at least four targets in five consecutive games and at least 40 receiving yards in each of his last three contests. Arizona could get quarterback Kyler Murray (foot) back from injury in Week 10, which might disrupt the chemistry that Wilson has seemingly built with backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Still, Wilson could be a waiver-wire target for deep-league fantasy managers heading into a Week 10 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
Nov 4, 2025 11:18 AM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson has been quite the disappointment so far this season. Through seven games, he still has yet to crack double-digit fantasy points in PPR leagues and hasn't broken into the top 40 either. Even though he has seen nine targets in the two games that Jacoby Brissett has started, that's turned into a total of 84 yards and no visits to the end zone. The Dallas Cowboys, in Week 9, present one of the easiest matchups for the Cardinals' passing game, but Wilson still doesn't project higher than WR60. Fantasy managers should be able to find better options on the waiver wire unless it's a deeper league. In that case, godspeed.
Nov 1, 2025 8:33 PM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson has yet to crack the top 40 at his position through the first six weeks of the season. His Week 6 performance of four catches for 44 yards equated to his best finish of the year at WR41 in half-PPR formats. To make matters worse, his average finish is WR72. In Week 7, he'll take on the Green Bay Packers, who are middle of the pack against the passing game. They have allowed at least one touchdown to opposing receivers in all but one game, but Wilson has only one touchdown in his last nine games played, dating back to last season. With the uncertainty at quarterback as Kyler Murray (foot) is questionable again, fantasy managers can leave Wilson on the waiver wire until something drastic changes.
Oct 18, 2025 11:24 AM EST
The Arizona Cardinals announced wide receiver Michael Wilson (finger) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Cards already are beaten up on offense, as the team is playing without running backs James Conner (foot), Trey Benson (knee), and quarterback Kyler Murray (foot) in the game. If Wilson is unable to return, Arizona likely will turn to Greg Dortch and Zay Jones to work behind top receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
Oct 12, 2025 2:04 PM EST
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson is off to a quiet start to the 2025 season, recording just six catches for 36 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets through his first four games. He saw a season-high six targets in Week 4, but Arizona wide receiver Zay Jones (concussion) is slated to return in Week 5 after missing Week 4 and could eat into Wilson's target share. Wilson and the Cardinals are favored by more than a touchdown in their Week 5 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, which could lead to a run-heavy game script. Wilson should remain off of fantasy radars this Sunday.
Oct 4, 2025 12:43 PM EST
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