Michael Wilson

Marvin Harrison Jr. was limited to 12 games with three different injuries plus a concussion in 2025, creating target volatility. However, when Harrison misses games, Wilson averages 124.75 receiving yards per game compared to Harrison's single career game over 100 yards, with Wilson posting three 100-yard games in the past seven weeks versus Harrison's two career games. This is a double-edged sword—Harrison's absence fuels Wilson's value but creates unpredictability.

The Cardinals are likely to move on from Kyler Murray this offseason, and Jacoby Brissett started since Week 6 after Murray suffered a foot injury in Week 5 and was shut down for the season December 5. Arizona holds the No. 3 draft pick but the team isn't expected to draft a quarterback as of now. This creates uncertainty on whether Wilson's recent success with Brissett continues or improves under a new QB.

Wilson's production heavily correlates with Marvin Harrison Jr.'s availability—he dominated when Harrison missed games but saw targets plummet when both played. Harrison's recurring injury issues create massive week-to-week uncertainty for Wilson's fantasy output.

Kyler Murray departed for Minnesota, leaving Arizona entering 2026 with Jacoby Brissett as the incumbent starter. A Brissett-led offense substantially caps the unit's ceiling and Wilson's production potential unless the Cardinals solve the position via the 3rd overall pick.

Kyler Murray departed for the Vikings, Jacoby Brissett is in a contract holdout and skipping OTAs, and Carson Beck (No. 65 overall) is a developmental gamble receiving a 'D' draft grade. Wilson's fantasy ceiling is meaningfully capped until the quarterback room stabilizes.

Wilson recorded 1,000 yards receiving in 2025 and Trey McBride also exceeded 1,000 yards, becoming the first Cardinals pair to do so since 2015. With McBride ranking third in the NFL with 109 receptions and leading all tight ends in catches, yards, and touchdowns, Wilson's target upside is inherently capped in an offense built around McBride's dominance.

Wilson experienced a true breakout campaign after reaching 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his three-year career. Particularly in the second half of the season, Wilson finished as a top 12 WR in five of the last eight games, including two finishes at WR1 overall and three games with 15 or more targets. His late-season surge demonstrates he's NFL-level talent, not a mirage.

When Marvin Harrison was placed on IR after reinjuring his heel, Wilson had the opportunity to produce WR1-level output with 78-1,006-7 in 2025, with significant production in games either Brissett started or Harrison missed. If Harrison's durability issues persist or he's traded, Wilson becomes the clear WR1 target distributor.

Wilson closed 2025 with 93% snap share and 29% target share across four consecutive weeks — elite role stability that signals a locked-in position regardless of coaching staff turnover or QB drama.

Despite a WR14 PPR finish, Wilson lags in dynasty markets (KTC ~WR43, DLF startup ADP ~WR52) because of his pre-2025 WR60 perception. Analysts flag him as one of the bigger value gaps available — a clear buy-low window.

Arizona hired Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as the new head coach, bringing fresh offensive philosophy. Jacoby Brissett ran the offense more effectively than Murray in 2025, with 94.1 QB rating, 23 TDs, and eight interceptions despite a 1-11 record. LaFleur's system paired with potential Brissett continuity could elevate Wilson's role.

LaFleur comes from the Rams' top-ranked offense (first in points and yards in 2025) and is expected to boost development of young receivers. His system could maximize Wilson's skills more effectively than the previous regime, especially if paired with an upgrade at quarterback.