Russell Wilsons Fantasy Trade Value, Updated Outlook Heading into Week 6: If you like to live dangerously—or dange-RUSS-ly (sorry), perhaps—in the fantasy football world, selling high on Russell Wilson is a justifiable move. Just know that if you do so, youre giving away one of the most talented, exciting quarterbacks in the league. The third-year dual threat once again shined brighter than the spotlight he was playing in on Monday Night Football, carving up the Washington Redskins to the tune of 201 passing yards, two touchdowns, 122 rushing yards and another score on the ground. It was a historic Monday-night performance, per ESPN Stats & Info: Wilson finished with a gaudy 28.24 points in standard fantasy leagues, but if you were watching the game, youre likely going to value him as if he put up 128.24 points. It was a transcendent performance, as he sliced and diced Washingtons defense, continually making something out of nothing and he put the game away with a magical scramble and touch-pass to Marshawn Lynch. NFLs Albert Breer and the New York Times Bruce Feldman were just a few to offer immense praise: We got beat by, as far as I’m concerned this weekend, the best player in the NFL, said Washington safety Ryan Clark, via The Washington Posts Mike Jones. Russell Wilson made every play he had to make for his team to win, and we didn’t.” So, how in the name of Fran Tarkenton can you even think about selling this guy right now? For one, his value isnt going to get much higher. Mondays performance put him at seventh among quarterbacks in fantasy scoring, per NFL. On a per-game basis, though, he jumps up to No. 3, behind only Andrew Luck and Peyton Manning. You may want to wait until after Week 6, when he will be a top-tier QB1 playing against the Dallas Cowboys shaky defense, but either way, youre going to get immense value in return. Its a risk considering Wilson is playing MVP-caliber football in real life, but hes still part of one of the most run-heavy attacks in the league. The Seattle Seahawks are first in the NFL in rushing yards per attempt, first in rushing yards per game and seventh in rushing attempts per game. Without the same kind of volume as a Luck, Manning, Philip Rivers, Jay Cutler, Matt Ryan or Aaron Rodgers, Wilson will have to continue to play at a near perfect level to stay in the top five. With the San Francisco 49ers (twice), Arizona Cardinals (twice), Carolina Panthers, New York Giants and Kansas City Chiefs left on the schedule, continuing the same pace is a difficult proposition. To be clear, Wilson should undoubtedly be treated as a QB1 moving forward. But right now, theres a chance to get top-three value for a player more likely to finish in five-to-seven range. Read more NFL news on BleacherReport #NFL #FantasyFootball #Opinion #RussellWilson
Posted on: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 08:53:46 +0000
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