Michael Wilson Breaks Out with 18 Targets, Becomes Cardinals' Top Receiver Amidst Injuries

Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson emerged as a top waiver-wire target after a breakout performance with 18 targets, catching 15 for 185 yards in Sunday's loss to San Francisco, with Marvin Harrison Jr. sidelined. This significant target share accounted for 32% of Cardinals targets, 32% of receptions, and 41% of receiving yardage, surpassing tight end Trey McBride by 7 targets, 5 receptions, and 70 yards. While these numbers are unlikely to be matched consistently, Wilson clearly positioned himself as the No. 1 receiver in the pass-heavy offense led by Jacoby Brissett. He faces a neutral matchup against Jacksonville in Week 12 and a positive spot at Tampa Bay in Week 13, though his long-term startability is uncertain once Harrison returns, given his previous single game high of 44 yards and only two games with 4 receptions.