Who Should I Start? Cedrick Wilson Jr. or John Metchie III

Sunday, October 19, 12:11 PM

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. is a healthy scratch in Week 7 against the hosting Cleveland Browns on Sunday. It's the second straight week that Wilson has been a healthy scratch, and it's not a good sign for the 29-year-old's involvement in the Dolphins' offense the rest of the season with Tyreek Hill (knee) out for the season. He also missed time earlier this year due to a knee injury, and he has not officially been active at all yet in his return to the Dolphins in 2025. Last year in 15 games (four starts) with the New Orleans Saints, Wilson caught 20 of his 27 targets for 211 yards and one touchdown. With Wilson being a healthy scratch again, Miami will move forward with Jaylen Waddle as its clear No. 1 receiver. Behind him will be Malik Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, but tight end Darren Waller should be quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's No. 2 target.

Saturday, November 8, 9:32 AM

New York Jets wide receiver John Metchie III was acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles the week before the NFL trade deadline. Metchie didn't earn significant playing time in Philadelphia, totaling just 31 offensive snaps and recording four catches (four targets) for 18 yards. The 25-year-old was used primarily on special teams, but he'll have the chance to emerge as a receiver on a Jets team that has been searching for options outside of star wideout Garrett Wilson, who will return in Week 10 from his multi-game absence due to a knee injury. The Jets also acquired former second-round pick Adonai Mitchell from the Indianapolis Colts in the Sauce Gardner trade, opening the door for both unproven wideouts to see significant playing time. It will be interesting to see how involved Metchie is in the Jets' Week 10 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Metchie is worth monitoring as a potential fantasy riser for now.