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31
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14
17
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10
3
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3
13
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NYJ
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17
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10
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CAR
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LV
o53.5
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Michael Wilson or Denzel Ward

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson

WR • Arizona Cardinals ARI
Denzel Ward

Denzel Ward

CB • Cleveland Browns CLE
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Wilson over Ward

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Wilson ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 13.2
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.8 59.9 0.4 13.2
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Outlook Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson at Los Angeles Rams — High-Volume Script in Shootout Environment

Operating as Arizona's clear lead outside receiver, Michael Wilson looks to bounce back from an underwhelming Week 5. The Cardinals travel to face the Rams as 12.5-point underdogs in a projected shootout, and with starting running back Jeremiyah Love ruled out with an ankle injury, Arizona should be forced into heavy passing volume.

Fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats, backed by an 84% start rate. Our models project Wilson for around 5 receptions on 9 targets for 60 yards and 13.2 fantasy points, offering a dependable PPR floor despite facing a challenging matchup on the perimeter.

FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 3 hrs ago
Latest News Michael Wilson
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Ward over Wilson

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Ward ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 5
TACKLES SACKS PASS DEF INT TDS FPTS
3.6 0 0.52 0.19 0 5
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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Michael Wilson
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
4307.5170
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
1112511.4240
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Denzel Ward
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TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
7400.000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
11710.010
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Michael Wilson
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 DET 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Denzel Ward
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Michael Wilson
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
84%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Denzel Ward
OWN
 
0%
+0.15 compared to last week
START
 
0%
+0.15 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Michael Wilson
18th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Denzel Ward
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Michael Wilson

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 18th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 26th with 35.08 total points (7.02 avg).
  • Currently 67.38 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 10 in receptions and is currently ranked 7th among WR.
  • Top 6 in targets and is currently ranked 4th among WR.
  • Top 3 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 3rd among WR.
  • Top 20 in reception yards with 288 and 9.93 YPC and is currently ranked 20th among WR.
  • Top 35 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 34th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +21, Rec Yards: +236 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Catches per game are very high so watch out!

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 75, REC YDS: 925, REC TDS: 8
Breakdown Denzel Ward

    Overview

  • Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 32nd with 25.5 total points (5.10 avg).
  • Currently 19.5 points behind the leader: Amik Robertson
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.4 PPG.

    • Defensive Stats

  • Top 35 in solo tackles and is currently ranked 26th among DB.
  • Top 20 in assisted tackles and is currently ranked 20th among DB.
  • Top 35 in interceptions and is currently ranked 31st among DB.
  • Top 100 in passes defended, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 79th among DB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Solo Tackles: +5, Assisted Tackles: +6 Sacks: EVEN, INTs: EVEN, Passes Defended: -2, INT TDS: EVEN,

    • Season Outlook

Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Michael Wilson

No Injury Reported

Injury Denzel Ward

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Michael Wilson

Week 6
Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Rams

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.00293.4054803.73
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 7th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 24th with 22.00 total points (4.40 avg).
  • Currently 37 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in total yards against with 293.40 per game and is currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Ranked 27th in rush defense with 642 (128.40 per game).
  • Top 2 in pass defense with 825 (165.00 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 4 (0.80 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 22 in points against with 24.00 per game and currently ranked 21st among DST.
  • Currently ranked 20th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +85.77, Turnovers: -5 Sacks: -32, INTs: -1, TDs: -2, Points Allowed: +4.87,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 21.6, YDS/G: 348
Matchups Denzel Ward

Week 6
Cleveland Browns VS Baltimore Ravens

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.80340.00631003.39
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 3rd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 22nd with 23.00 total points (4.60 avg).
  • Currently 36 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in rush defense with 510 (102.00 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Ranked 20th in pass defense with 1190 (238.00 per game).
  • Top 20 in points against with 23.80 per game and currently ranked 20th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 17th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +79.62, Turnovers: +4 Sacks: -5, INTs: +2, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -5.2,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 40, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 24.9, YDS/G: 376.8
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Michael Wilson
17.84
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Denzel Ward
4.62
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Michael Wilson
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 ARI 13 58 38 565 14.9 3 0 0 0 0
2024 ARI 16 71 47 548 11.7 4 1 7 7 0
2025 ARI 16 141 88 1124 12.8 7 0 0 0 0
2026 ARI 5 51 29 288 9.9 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 184 104 1037 9.9 4 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 90 58 746 12.9 5 0 2 7 0
Totals 52 321 202 2525 12.5 15 1 7 7 0
Career Denzel Ward
TACKLES
YEAR TEAM GP TOTAL AST SACK PASS DEF INT INT TD
2018 CLE 13 52 11 0 11 3 0
2019 CLE 12 45 4 0 11 2 1
2020 CLE 16 46 8 0 18 2 0
2021 CLE 16 44 9 1 10 3 1
2022 CLE 16 52 10 0 14 3 0
2023 CLE 16 34 4 0 11 2 0
2024 CLE 16 48 7 0 18 2 0
2025 CLE 16 40 10 0 11 1 0
2026 CLE 5 24 9 0 2 1 0
ON PACE 18 86 32 0 7 4 0
3-YEAR AVG 41 7 0 14 2 0
Totals 135 390 72 1 107 19 2
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Matchups

Week 6
ARI @LAR
ATL vs CHI
BAL @CLE
BUF @LV
CAR @PHI
CIN vs BYE
DAL @GB
DEN vs SEA
DET vs BYE
HOU @JAC
IND vs TEN
KC vs LAC
MIA vs BYE
MIN vs BYE
NE vs NYJ
NO @NYG
PIT @TB
SF vs WAS
Matchup Time Pitchers
CLE vs TB 05:08 EDT EST
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CAR @CGY 8:00 PM EST
CBJ @MIN 6:00 PM EST