Week 13 vs Carolina
In the previous 11 games, Russell Wilson rushed for 79 yards. Last week against Tampa Bay, he ran for 80 yards. It brought back memories of the old Russell Wilson, who was more dangerous with his legs than his arms. Unfortunately, his passing numbers also took a hit, as he only threw for 151 yards and zero touchdowns. He also doubled his season interception total to four.
The Seahawks face the Panthers this week, whose defense has taken a step back this season. We expect a bounce back game for Seattle and Wilson, so start him in all leagues as a solid QB1 for Week 13.
Week 12 vs Tampa Bay
Russell Wilson had mixed results last week. Although he threw for 272 yards, he only threw one touchdown pass. He did have a season-high eight rushes, but for only 19 yards. The running game which was a big part of Wilson's value has disappeared. But the elevation of his passing numbers have made up for that.
Wilson has a great matchup against Tampa who is 28th in aFPA to quarterbacks. We expect Wilson to put up better numbers than last week and is definitely a solid fantasy QB1 for Week 12.
Week 11 vs Philadelphia
Russell Wilson had his best game of the season last week, which might be a sign of things to come. If you remember last year, Wilson was the best fantasy QB over the second half of the season, which prompted many to have him ranked in the top-5 going into this season. But he started the season hobbled by injuries which led to him struggling at times. To go on the road and throw for 348 yards and three touchdowns against New England was a great accomplishment, although he is still not running the football (which was always a strength).
Wilson has a stiff challenge this week against the Eagles who are fifth in aFPA to quarterbacks. That matchup might knock him down the rankings a little bit, but he should still be in your starting lineup for Week 11 as a low-end QB1.
Week 10 at New England
Russell Wilson finally broke through last week throwing two touchdowns and running for another. It was his first TD pass since Week 4 and his first rushing touchdown of the season. Will this put him on a similar path like 2015 when he exploded in the second half of the season? We want to see him do it again.
Wilson will face the Patriots who are 24th in aFPA to quarterbacks. But even with a favorable matchup, Wilson struggles a little bit on the road and should at Foxborough. Keep him on the bench as a solid QB2.
Week 9 vs Buffalo
You can officially worry. Russell Wilson has not thrown a touchdown pass since Week 4. Yes, he has been banged up, but to throw zero TDs against the Saints...well, that is worrisome.
Wilson will be back in front of his home crowd this week against Buffalo, who is 10th in aFPA to quarterbacks. There is no doubt he has been one of the disappointments in 2016, mainly because of what we saw at the end of last season. If you do start him this week, Wilson rates a low-end QB1, but he is starting to look like a fantasy bust considering many ranked him a top-3 fantasy QB.
Week 8 at New Orleans
Russell Wilson has thrown for 270 and 225 yards over the past two games, but has not thrown a touchdown. Even more interesting is he has now rushed the football 22 times for just 33 yards this season. It seems that part of his game has left his repertoire, which hurts his fantasy value.
Wilson is still a good fantasy quarterback, but he has to start finding the end zone more. For the season, he has thrown only five touchdown passes and three came in one game.
Wilson will face the Saints defense, which is 23rd in aFPA to quarterbacks. This matchup puts Wilson in play for Week 8, so start him as a solid QB1.
Week 7 at Arizona
After coming off a bye week, most pundits figured Russell Wilson would be rested and healed in last week's game against Atlanta. Even though he completed 68% of his passes for 270 yards, he failed to produce a touchdown in the air or on the ground against a vulnerable defense.
It won't be easy to bounce back in the desert this weekend. Wilson did throw three touchdowns in the team's Week 17 meeting last year, but has been average over the past two seasons against the Cards.
Arizona comes in ranked 9th in aFPA to quarterbacks, and for that reason (and the fact Wilson seems to still be struggling to return to last year's form), we recommend you sit him for Week 7.
Week 6 vs Falcons
After a bye week, the Seahawks are back in action and that means a week of rest and recovery for Russell Wilson who had been hampered by ankle and knee injuries. Wilson probably underachieved the first quarter of the season, at least from fantasy expectations, but had his best game right before the off week against the Jets. He threw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns.
The Seahawks host Atlanta who ranks 31st in aFPA to quarterbacks so Wilson has a big edge in this matchup and we expect him to take advantage of it. Start Wilson in all leagues and formats as a top 5 fantasy quarterback for Week 6.
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.
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.
