Albert Wilson

Week 4 at Tennessee Titans

With the Patriots ranked only 23rd in aFPA to WRs and an above-average total of 48.5 points, there are reasons to like Dolphins receivers in Week 4. However, this continues to be a committee, as Ryan Tannehill is spreading the ball around. That means low-percentage splash plays or touchdowns are essential to prove valuable in starting lineups. The large target hole left by Jarvis Landry is not going to any one particular receiver. Through three weeks, five different Dolphins have double-digit targets and none have more than 14 (Jakeem Grant). DeVante Parker was also added back to the mix last week but only for three targets. It's just hard to rely on any Dolphins pass-catcher week in and week out, as Adam Gase appears to be deploying them with game-specific strategies in mind. That includes Albert Wilson, who saw his snaps cut in half last week.

Week 2 at New York Jets

DeVante Parker was a full participant in Thursday's practice (finger injury). He looks to be returning this week for this offense, which could move Albert Wilson into a part-time role. Regardless, there are not enough targets to go around to make Wilson a viable starting option in Week 2.

Fantasy Upside

Albert Wilson ranked 20th among WRs last season with 1.9 PPR points per target. Plus, the Dolphins have a gaping void of targets from last year's roster—290 are missing. Only the Ravens have more vacant targets from a season ago. He wasn't used much in Kansas City but gets his shot in 2018, hoping to take over Jarvis Landry's slot role. If Wilson inherits a good portion of those targets and maintains that type of efficiency, we're looking at a breakout season for Wilson.

Fantasy Downside

The Dolphins also signed Danny Amendola to compete for the slot role in Miami. That could eat into Wilson's target share. He will be far from a reliable fantasy option if he doesn't win the slot job.

2018 Bottom Line

Given his ADP that shows he's either going in the final rounds of drafts or totally undrafted, Wilson is worth taking a flier on in an offense that should see plenty of negative game script in 2018. He also led the league in most forced missed tackles per reception last season, per Pro Football Focus. There's a lot to like here. Given the price, it's a low-risk/high-reward situation.