Russell Wilson Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Russell Wilson
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Age: 37
Weight: 206 lbs
Height: 5' 11"
College: Wisconsin

ADP: 225
Depth Chart Ranking: N/A

Pts	PaYds	PaTD	Int	RuYds
173	2482	16	5	155

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by Brendan Darr

· Nov 09, 2024 · 8:45 PM EST

PIT QB Russell Wilson - Week 10 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 at Washington Commanders

The Steelers are 2-0 since switching to Russell Wilson as the starting quarterback and the passing offense looks much more stable since he took over. The efficiency last week against the Giants was solid, albeit a bit disappointing for fantasy.

This week Wilson faces off against a Commanders defense that is 18th aFPA against quarterbacks this season. The Commanders have turned into a bit of a run funnel, and without Marshon Lattimore this week they should still be vulnerable against opposing WR1's. You're starting Wilson in Superflex, but you likely have a better option in standard leagues.

by Brendan Darr

· Oct 27, 2024 · 5:32 PM EDT

PIT QB Russell Wilson - Week 8 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 vs, New York Giants

The expectations could not have been lower for Russell Wilson in his first start and the memes flew in the first half. However, Wilson reverted back to the "Let Russ Cook" era Wilson and finished as one of the top quarterbacks on the slate to everyone's surprise.

The matchup against the Giants is an improvement over last week against the Jets as the Giants are 21st aFPA against quarterbacks so far this season. The limitations on the offense from a pace perspective will always be an issue for projections, but it is a positive matchup. He's a QB2 on the week, but you could certainly do worse.

by Brendan Darr

· Oct 19, 2024 · 9:18 AM EDT

PIT QB Russell Wilson - Week 7 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 7 vs, New York Jets

Russell Wilson will almost certainly be making his debut in a Steelers uniform this weekend. Head coach Mike Tomlin has played coy all week, but George Pickens spilled the beans that he's been working late with Wilson all week in anticipation of his first start.

Expectations are low for Wilson, especially against a tough Jets defense. New York is 4th aFPA against quarterbacks so far this year. We'll have to see how different the offense looks with Wilson under center versus Justin Fields. It probably benefits the running backs and tight ends more than anyone else. Wilson is a risky start in general, but the tough matchup makes this a pass in his first start.

by Brendan Darr

· Sep 06, 2024 · 11:56 PM EDT

PIT QB Russell Wilson - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 @ Atlanta Falcons
Russell Wilson is listed as questionable after picking up a calf injury this week and logging limited practices on Thursday and Friday. Wilson remains a very limited option outside of the top-24 quarterbacks on the week, even in a positive matchup against the Falcons.

Stay tuned for more on Wilson.

by Brendan Darr

· Jul 31, 2024 · 7:08 PM EDT

PIT QB Russell Wilson - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Look, Russel Wilson is an extremely low-ceiling fantasy asset who will do his best work on deep throws this year. Luckily, he has a great partner for those 50/50 balls in George Pickens. Maybe he's able to connect on a few of those a game to replicate his QB14 performance from 2023.

Fantasy Downside
The downside is growing with the calf injury that lingered just a little bit longer than the team expected. After shutting down questions about Justin Fields being the starter, it now sounds like the door is back open for a competition with Fields. The receivers are also a downgrade from Denver, but assuming his new-found love for check downs continues, he has two solid options out of the backfield and a solid security blanket in Pat Freiermuth.

2024 Bottom Line
At QB26, it seems highly unlikely Wilson is an option in redraft leagues with 1QB, but he presents a possible lifeline as a late option for quarterback-needy teams in best ball or
Superflex. His ceiling is probably a mid-end QB2 and the floor is him being benched before the season even starts. Draft accordingly.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Dec 22, 2023 · 11:08 AM EST

DEN QB Russell Wilson - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. New England Patriots
Russell Wilson salvaged a rough game (from a fantasy perspective) by scoring a rushing touchdown in Week 15 against the Lions. Otherwise, Wilson threw for 223 yards and one passing touchdown on 32 pass attempts. Wilson hasn't thrown for more than two touchdowns in a game since Week 8 and hasn't broken 300 yards passing since way back in Week 3. Wilson's ceiling is limited in his current game manager role for Sean Payton, but he gets a home matchup this week against a New England defense that is firmly mediocre against opposing passers for fantasy purposes. Wilson's range of outcomes has narrowed significantly since his prime years and essentially spans the range from middling QB2 to potential QB1 streamer in good matchups. He makes for a solid QB2 as we head into Week 16.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Dec 15, 2023 · 1:00 PM EST

DEN QB Russell Wilson - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 @ Detroit Lions
Russell Wilson's Week 14 line fits right in with his other recent performances. On 33 pass attempts, Wilson posted 224 yards with two touchdowns and an interception on his way to finishing as the weekly QB18. Wilson has solidified himself in the tier of middling QB2s who can produce in quality matchups but suffer from issues with either volume or efficiency on a weekly basis. Luckily for Wilson and the Broncos, the Detroit defense is in shambles and has been getting gashed in recent weeks, particularly through the air. The Lions now rank as the second-best matchup in the entire league for opposing fantasy passers according to schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed. The Broncos will surely try to establish the run this weekend, but they also have a good chance at some big plays against a weak secondary and that puts Wilson amongst the better QB2 starts for Week 15.