Kansas City’s collection of wide receivers last season could rightly be considered one of the worst groups in NFL history. After all, not one of them caught a touchdown pass the entire season. Towards the end of the year, however, one started to show promise. Albert Wilson rose above the bungling assortment of misfits by catching 12 passes for 209 yards during a three-game stretch. The numbers were far from gaudy, but the showing was enough to earn Wilson a larger role in 2015. Will that larger role translate to fantasy viability?
2015 Upside
Even though the Chiefs have signed Jeremy Maclin and drafted Chris Conley, Wilson is still expected to be a big part of the mix as h. He was listed as a starter on Kansas City’s first depth chart and will still see action in the slot if Conley moves ahead of him at some point. Given his 5’9” frame, that may be Wilson's best long-term position for fantasy owners as we have seen quite a few smaller slot receivers become PPR assets.
2015 Downside
In an offense based around Jamaal Charles, Wilson will not get the volume needed to become a PPR weapon. And that is a problem for his fantasy value because his touchdown potential is going to be limited by the Chiefs heavy usage of Charles, burgeoning star Travis Kelce and Maclin. The Chiefs would really need to open up their offense for Albert to become a steady fantasy player.
Bottom Line
Wilson is a player to watch as a possible waiver acquisition, but will go undrafted in most fantasy leagues. Unless something happens to one of Kansas City’s stars, Wilson offers little upside.