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Wilson

WR · ARI @ DAL

Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ETLatest report: Limited · Ribs

Projected points13.0pts

if he plays · 80% to play

Vele

WR · BYE

Bye

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Devaughn Vele or Michael Wilson: Who Should I Start in Week 8?

If Michael Wilson is active, start Michael Wilson (13.0).

Highlights

Injuries as of Fri 2:00 PM ET
WilsonStartWR · ARI @ DALUsually 11.7+1.3pts this week

Helps him

  1. +1.9ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.46 touchdowns, above his usual 0.14.
  2. 9.4per gameHe sees 9.4 targets a game.
  3. 90%snapsHe is on the field for 90% of snaps.
  4. 21.6ceilingHis best weeks reach about 21.6 points.

Hurts him

  1. −0.8ptscatchesHis lines put him at 4.5 catches, below his usual 5.3.
  2. 2nd softestper targetEdgeDAL allows few WR chances because few passes go to receivers against them; per target they’re soft (2.06 pts, 2nd softest).

Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.

Stat comparison

Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.

Stat
Scoring
ProjectionWilson: 13.0Vele: On bye
TD pointsof the projectionWilson: 2.8Vele: On bye
Expected TDsthis weekWilson: 0.46Vele: On bye
Projected team pointsWilson: 23.8Vele: On bye
Red zone targetsper gameWilson: 1.9 (best)Vele: 1.0
Role
Snap shareWilson: 90%Vele: 92% (best)
Usage worthptsWilson: 17.4 (best)Vele: 12.0
Target shareWilson: 24% (best)Vele: 19%
Targets / gameWilson: 9.4 (best)Vele: 6.9
Air yards shareWilson: 36% (best)Vele: 25%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsWilson: BelowVele: Above
WOPRWilson: 0.64 (best)Vele: 0.47
RZ target shareWilson: 23% (best)Vele: 21%
Catch rateWilson: 56%Vele: 69% (best)
SeparationWilson: 2.1 ydsVele: 2.5 yds (best)
YAC over expectedWilson: −0.1Vele: +0.3 (best)
Usage worth vs scoredWilson: Earned by usage 17.4Scored 11.7Vele: Earned by usage 12.0Scored 12.3
Vacated targets this weekWilson: 3.3 (best)Vele: 0.0
Inside 10 target shareWilson: 29%Vele: 29%
Range
FloorWilson: 6.7Vele: On bye
CeilingWilson: 21.6Vele: On bye
Points from TDssteadier when lowerWilson: 7%Vele: 21%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Wilson: 25% (best)Vele: 0%
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterWilson: 13% (best)Vele: 29%
SteadinessWilson: Steady±9.4 ptsVele: Very steady (best)±5.6 pts · 7 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his positionWilson: B+2026, 7 gmVele: On bye
Game scriptWilson: Expected to trailVele: On bye
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterWilson: 0.6Vele: On bye
Defense funnelWilson: NeutralVele: On bye
Opp pass yds allowedWilson: 15th (average)Vele: On bye
Starting QBWilson: Brissett (Active)Vele: Shough (Active)
Opp defender outWilson: Bullard (DE)Vele: On bye
Roof / surfaceWilson: Retractable roofturfVele: On bye
Rest / scheduleWilson: NormalVele: On bye
Opp paceWilson: 9th (fast)Vele: On bye
Opp deep targets allowed / gameWilson: 4.629th (soft)Vele: On bye
Opp catch rate allowedWilson: 65%25th (soft)Vele: On bye
Form
Last 3 avgWilson: 8.4Vele: 10.1 (best)
Last 5 avgWilson: 13.5 (best)Vele: 10.9
vs seasonWilson: −3.3 (Cooling)Vele: −2.2 (Cooling) (best)
Yards per route runWilson: 1.40 (best)Vele: 1.38
Receiving aDOTWilson: 10.3Vele: 9.9
Target share trendWilson: SteadyVele: Cooling
Crowd
Started in leaguesWilson: 82%Vele: On bye
Nuvela position ranklower is betterWilson: WR17Vele: On bye
Yards linereceivingWilson: 56.5Vele: On bye

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