Garrett Wilson Ready To Put His Worst Year Behind Him
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is ready to put a rough season behind him and bounce back in a big way this fall. According to Rich Cimini of ESPN, Wilson expressed that during the offseason, he had to "Get my feet back under me and my head right." The Ohio State product was very frustrated at the conclusion of last season and even referred to it as "The worst year of my life." In 2023, Wilson posted his second consecutive 1000-yard season, but the poor play of the Jets hurt his confidence and caused great frustration, which was often shown in public. Over his first two seasons in New York, Wilson caught passes from six different quarterbacks, which greatly affected his rhythm and ability to develop. The 23-year-old will have a great opportunity to enjoy a big season with a healthy Aaron Rodgers throwing to him, which makes him a consensus first-round selection in all drafts this summer and a strong candidate to finish near the top among all receivers.
Aaron Rodgers Gaining Chemistry With Garrett Wilson
The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes that the connection between New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and top wide receiver Garrett Wilson is growing during voluntary organized team activities this offseason. Wilson ran such a good route in practice on Tuesday that he wound up wide open in the middle of the field for an easy touchdown, and he had another catch on a pass from Rodgers in which he was able to adjust his body in mid-air to catch a pass that was thrown a little behind him. Wilson is "as advertised," according to new receivers coach Shawn Jefferson. "This kid can be whatever he wants to be. He has that it ... the sky is the limit for this kid." If Rodgers can stay healthy all year, Wilson will also have high-end WR1 value for fantasy managers in 2024. The former 10th overall pick has topped 1,000 yards in both his NFL seasons despite subpar QB play.
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (neck, elbow), who suffered a neck injury in the Week 18 win over the New England Patriots in the regular season finale on Sunday, said he is fine. Wilson also said he doesn't think he needs surgery for an elbow injury that he dealt with all year. The 23-year-old was believed to have suffered a head injury when he took a hard hit in Sunday's contest, but he avoided any kind of serious injury and will have a normal offseason as he heads into his third NFL season. Despite losing quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a torn Achilles in Week 1, Wilson finished with 95 catches for 1,042 yards and three touchdowns in 2023. His 168 targets ranked fourth among all wideouts. With more stability under center hopefully in 2024, the sky is the limit for Wilson.
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (head) exited during the second half of Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. He is being evaluated for a concussion. At the time of his departure, the second-year wideout had caught just two of five targets for 23 yards. Snow, wind, and poor quarterback play have negatively impacted Wilson and the rest of his pass-catching teammates. Xavier Gipson and Jason Brownlee are next up on the depth chart, but neither of them has any appeal in redraft leagues.
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson has managed to turn in a productive campaign despite the team's quarterback woes. He'll hope to conclude his second professional season on a high note against the New England Patriots in Week 18. While the Patriots' defense has been formidable, it has given up a fair amount of fantasy production to receivers. This contest is not expected to feature much scoring but Wilson should get enough opportunities to remain a viable fantasy option. The 23-year-old has amassed 25 looks over the past two weeks with Trevor Siemian under center and thus can be viewed as a solid WR2 on Sunday.
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson recorded five receptions for 50 yards in a 37-20 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He also lost one yard on his lone carry of the contest. The second-year pro was once again heavily targeted by quarterback Trevor Siemian, earning double-digit looks for a second consecutive week. Unfortunately, his output wasn't quite as prolific on Thursday night against the stout Cleveland pass defense. All things considered, it's been a productive campaign for the 23-year-old, who will get his final opportunity of the season against the New England Patriots in Week 18.
Garrett Wilson A Volume-Based Flex Option Against Browns
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is set to take on the Cleveland Browns on the road in Week 17. Although Wilson had a solid performance last week with Trevor Siemian at the helm, this was against the Washington Commanders, who have been vulnerable to opposing receivers all season. The Browns, on the other hand, have limited wideouts to the third-fewest fantasy points in the NFL and have given up just over 110 passing yards per contest at home. Wilson should continue to see a healthy amount of targets as the primary option in the Jets' offense, but fantasy managers should temper their expectations for his output in this matchup. The second-year pro should be viewed as a WR3 or flex option on Thursday night.
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson hauled in nine receptions for 76 yards in a Week 16 win over the Washington Commanders. He also lost eight yards on his lone rushing attempt of the contest. Surprisingly, Wilson's 15 targets weren't enough to lead the team as running back Breece Hall earned 16 looks from fill-in quarterback Trevor Siemian. Still, Wilson was productive with his opportunities against a struggling Washington secondary. He'll face a much more difficult challenge in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, who have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to receivers this season. Fantasy managers may want to consider other options, especially if Zach Wilson (concussion) is unable to clear the league's concussion protocol before Thursday night.
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson saw just four targets in a blowout loss last week but should be a focal point in an excellent matchup against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Although quarterback Trevor Siemian will be starting in relief of Zach Wilson (concussion), the second-year wideout has proven to be a dependable option regardless of who is under center. Wilson also offers plenty of upside in this contest as Washington has surrendered the most yards and second-most fantasy points to receivers in 2023. Fantasy managers have every reason to be wary of the Jets' offense, but Wilson should remain in starting lineups as a WR2 this week.
Garrett Wilson Posts Just 29 Yards In Week 15 Loss
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson hauled in three of his four targets for 29 yards in Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins. It was a disappointing showing for Wilson and the Jets' offense that played well in the second half of Week 14. His four targets were his fewest of the season, but he did tie for the team lead in receiving yardage with Trevor Siemian replacing Zach Wilson (concussion) late in the first half. While Wilson has an excellent matchup against the Washington Commanders on tap, fantasy managers should only consider him a viable option if Zach Wilson or Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) can suit up.
