Russell Wilson Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Russell Wilson
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, New York Giants

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

ADP: 229
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	PaYds	PaTD	Int	RuYds
173	2482	16	5	155

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by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 30, 2016 · 11:34 AM EDT

SEA QB Russell Wilson - Week 4, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at New York Jets
Russell Wilson's knee injury kept him out for 33 percent snaps of last week. However, he has practiced fully and is expected to play in Week 4. His numbers weren't too bad despite hobbling through the game. Wilson averaged 16.2 yards per completion and did throw his second touchdown of the season. Not what we expected, but there is hope he can get back to where he was last season as he gets healthier. He also has a bye week coming up next week, so the Seahawks want to see him get through this one unscathed.

Wilson will face a Jets defense that is 25th in aFPA to quarterbacks. Even with that advantage, the knee worries us. Probably a good idea to sit Wilson this week as a high-end QB2 unless you don't have any other options.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 23, 2016 · 12:32 PM EDT

SEA QB Russell Wilson - Week 3, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs San Francisco
Russell Wilson struggled during Week 2 with an ankle injury, and his numbers showed it. He still threw for 254 yards, but had zero touchdowns. He has only run for 30 yards his first two games. Wilson was one of the top-rated QBs in most drafts, but he is off the a slow start.

Wilson will face a familiar foe this week against San Francisco. He has not thrown more than 29 passes and 260 yards in a game against the Niners over the last two seasons. Wilson did throw three touchdowns in a game last season, but San Fran ranks 20th in aFPA to quarterbacks.

Wilson says he feels better, so hopefully that translates on the field this week. Start him as a solid QB1 for Week 3.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 16, 2016 · 11:19 AM EDT

SEA QB Russell Wilson - Week 2, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Los Angles
Russell Wilson struggled in Week 1. He did throw for 258 yards, but it took 43 pass attempts to do so. He only threw one touchdown and also had an interception. Wilson's rushing yards continue to drop with only 16 on Sunday.

Now, you have to be concerned about his health as he suffered an ankle injury and although he is expected to play, is he 100 percent?

The Rams defense was expected to be pretty decent and they only allowed 170 passing yards in Week 1. However, they San Fran running game was doing most of the damage so it's hard to say if the pass defense was good or not.

Despite being on the road and the injury, start Wilson in all leagues as solid QB1. He shouldn't throw as many passes, but you should have better overall numbers with less attempts.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 09, 2016 · 2:43 AM EDT

SEA QB Russell Wilson - Week 1, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Miami
Russell Wilson really blossomed as a passer in 2015, putting up career highs across the board. Wilson's receivers have developed, and you could see last season he didn't really have a favorite receiver as he spread the ball around.

We expect to see more of that in 2016, as Wilson was one of top quarterbacks taken in almost every draft format. And expect a big week to start the season. The matchup is good against a Miami defense that was 24th in aFPA in 2015, and the game is in Seattle, where Wilson has been at his best.

Start Wilson in every type of league and format. He is the top-ranked fantasy quarterback for Week 1.

by Chris Kucharski

· Jul 21, 2016 · 8:04 PM EDT

SEA QB Russell Wilson - 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Russell Wilson was a proven winner long before he became a solid fantasy quarterback. But the Seahawks' signal caller's passing numbers have climbed every year since his rookie campaign in 2012. Last year, he recorded his first 4,000 yard passing season, threw a career-high 34 touchdowns and kept his interception total in single digits for the third straight year. And don't forget he still likes to run. He was second in the NFL behind Cam Newton with 553 yards. Wilson has proven he is the real deal and after a blistering second half in 2015 (268 yards per game and 25 TDs), the numbers could continue to go up.

Fantasy Downside
A lot of people think Wilson has been lucky. Not with his play, but with his health. His body frame is not typical of the 21st century quarterback weighing in at 206 pounds. He runs a lot and gets sacked a lot yet has not missed a game in his career. He also has to deal with an offensive line that has been constantly rebuilt the last couple seasons. There probably is going to be four new starters in 2016. One other set of numbers to note is Wilson's fantasy rushing numbers, which were off-the-charts into 2014, came back down to earth last season, including a career-low one rushing touchdown.

2016 Bottom Line
Wilson is a top 5 fantasy quarterback. There is not doubt about it. But how high should you be willing to take him? His ADP suggests he has been going in the 4th round, but if you are considering taking him hire, keep in mind the depth at the quarterback position this season. There is plenty of good value in rounds 8 through 11. Of course, you would love to have Wilson on your team, but if that means taking him high, it could cost you some value at another position.

by Chris Kucharski

· Jan 15, 2016 · 1:13 PM EST

SEA QB Russell Wilson - Week 19, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 19 vs Panthers
The weather along with an impressive defensive effort from the Vikings held Russell Wilson to some of this lowest totals of the season. He now has thrown for less than 200 yards in back-to-back games (only times this season he has been under 200) and last week threw one TD pass and one pick. It was the first time since Week 10 he had not thrown multiple touchdown passes and it was only his second interception during that span.

Wilson will play the Panthers for the second time this season. Carolina is 8th in aFPA to quarterbacks. Wilson threw for 241 yards in the first meeting and only one touchdown and that was in Seattle.

Wilson has been outstanding the second half of the season and the weather will be warmer in Charlotte. There are quarterbacks who rank higher for Divisional Playoff weekend, but he still is a good play.

by Chris Kucharski

· Jan 08, 2016 · 12:17 PM EST

SEA QB Russell Wilson - Week 18, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 18 at Minnesota
Russell Wilson finished his strong second half with a three-touchdown pass (and one rushing) TD day against the Cardinals. In the last seven games, he threw 24 touchdowns and one interception. Included in that was a three-touchdown game against Minnesota. The conditions will be cold on Sunday, but Wilson is red-hot. He is the highest rated quarterback of Wild Card Weekend and should continue to put up great numbers. Start him in all formats for Week 18.