Russell Wilson Fantasy QB
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| Height / Weight | 5'11" / 215 lbs. |
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| Date of Birth (Age) | Nov 29, 1988(34) |
| College | Wisconsin |
| Experience | 5 Years |
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Russell Wilson NEWS
Russell Wilson To Re-Evaluate His Routine
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson "plans to examine everything" during the upcoming offseason, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. The veteran signal-caller will evaluate all aspects of his procedure, from his offseason regimen to his pre-game routine and everything in between. This decision stems from what has been a poor first season in Denver for Wilson. Through 13 games, he has completed 60.1 percent of passes for 3,019 yards, 12 touchdowns, nine interceptions, and 49 sacks.
Jan 1, 2023 • 6:10 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Back To Being A QB2 In Week 16
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (concussion) is no longer on the team's injury report and will play in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams on the road on Christmas Day this Sunday. Wilson missed the Week 15 win over the Arizona Cardinals due to a concussion he suffered the week prior, but he'll return to lead what has been an extremely disappointing Broncos offense in 2022. The Broncos are averaging a league-low 15.6 points per game, and Wilson enters the week as the QB19 in fantasy points with 2,805 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions in 12 games. He could be getting receiver Courtland Sutton (hamstring) back for this game, but he'll remain a lower-end QB2 in fantasy against a Rams defense that has been decent against opposing QBs in 2022.
Dec 23, 2022 • 2:11 AM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson A Full-Go This Week
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (concussion) is a full-go at practice this week, according to head coach Nathaniel Hackett. This supports Hackett's claim after the Week 15 win over the Arizona Cardinals that Wilson would return from his concussion to play in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day on Sunday. The 34-year-old signal-caller passed the league's concussion protocol but was held out as a precaution last Sunday. In an extremely disappointing first year in Denver, fantasy managers should continue to treat Wilson as a low-upside QB2 despite a somewhat favorable matchup against a Rams defense that will likely continue to be without All-Pro pass-rusher Aaron Donald (ankle). Wilson could be getting receiver Courtland Sutton (hamstring) back from a two-game absence.
Dec 21, 2022 • 10:36 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Expected To Play In Week 16
Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said in his Week 15 post-game press conference that quarterback Russell Wilson (concussion) would be returning to play in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day this Sunday. Wilson suffered a concussion in Week 14 and was held out in the Week 15 win over the Arizona Cardinals despite clearing the concussion protocol twice and taking part in practice. The 34-year-old is having one of the worst seasons of his career in his first year in Denver, completing only 60.4 percent of his passes for 2,805 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions over 12 games. The Rams defense ranks 21st in pass defense and allow 227.1 air yards per game, so the matchup is a good one, but at this point, fantasy managers shouldn't have much faith in Wilson as anything more than a midrange QB2.
Dec 21, 2022 • 5:15 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Ruled Out, Brett Rypien To Start
Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said that quarterback Russell Wilson (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals. Backup Brett Rypien will make his second start of the season in Wilson's absence. Denver is prioritizing Wilson's safety with the team already eliminated from playoff contention. The next chance Wilson will get to suit up will be in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day. Rypien will be making just his third career start after going 4-for-8 for 16 yards with a touchdown and interception in the fourth quarter in last week's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Cardinals are a solid matchup for QBs, but Rypien will be without receivers Courtland Sutton (hamstring) and Kendall Hinton (hamstring), making him a desperation low-end QB2 in superflex leagues.
Dec 16, 2022 • 8:32 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson To Be Limited Thursday
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (concussion) will be limited in practice on Thursday after he was held out on Wednesday. It's a good sign that Wilson will have a shot at playing in Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals after he suffered a concussion in the Week 14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The 34-year-old must first clear the league's concussion protocol, however. He had one of his better games last Sunday in what has been an extremely frustrating and disappointing first season in Denver. If Wilson clears the protocols and plays against Arizona, he'll be a low-upside, low-end QB2 for fantasy managers. If he's not given the green light, backup Brett Rypien will make his second start of the year against the Cardinals.
Dec 15, 2022 • 7:11 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Not Practicing Wednesday
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (concussion) won't practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Nathaniel Hackett. The veteran quarterback suffered a concussion last week against the Kansas City Chiefs after he hit his head hard on the ground on a running play. Given the nature of Wilson's injury, fantasy players shouldn't expect the veteran quarterback to play against the Arizona Cardinals this week. The injury couldn't come at a worse time for Wilson. He was playing arguably his best game of the year, throwing three touchdown passes before leaving early with the concussion. With Denver eliminated from the playoffs, fantasy players need to prepare themselves for the possibility that Wilson won't play again this season.
Dec 14, 2022 • 7:31 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson In The Concussion Protocol
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (head) is officially in the concussion protocol on Monday, and the Broncos will follow all of the league's protocols, according to head coach Nathaniel Hackett. "His safety is by far the No. 1 most important thing," Hackett said. Wilson was injured late in the Week 14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and was replaced by backup Brett Rypien. Before he left, the 34-year-old he had one of his best games of an extremely disappointing season, going 23-for-36 for 247 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He also had four carries for a season-high 57 yards. With Denver eliminated from playoff contention, it makes no sense to rush Wilson back. Don't expect to have him in two-QB leagues in Week 15. If he can't clear the protocols, Rypien would make the start and be a low-end QB2 option against the Arizona Cardinals.
Dec 12, 2022 • 11:29 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Doesn't Return In Week 14
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (head) didn't return to Sunday's loss to Kansas City in Week 14. During a fourth quarter scramble, the veteran landed on his head, which was amplified by a few Chiefs defenders falling on top of him. Wilson struggled to get back to his feet, looking obviously rattled, before being observed with a bump on his forehead on the way to the medical tent for a concussion evaluation. He finished the day by throwing for an adequate 247 yards, three touchdowns, and one pick off 63% passing and adding four carries for 57 yards. With the Broncos now sitting at a miserable 3-10 record, it's possible the team will play it safe by keeping him out in Week 15, possibly longer. If that's the case, Brett Rypien, who had 16 yards, a touchdown, and interception while completing four of his eight throws after coming in for relief, would presumably be under center moving forward.
Dec 12, 2022 • 12:47 AM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Being Evaluated For A Concussion
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (head) exited Sunday's game against Kansas City. The veteran smacked his head on the ground during a play, which was amplified when several Chiefs defenders landed on him. Wilson looked obviously rattled after it happened, and he was observed with a knot on his forehead while heading toward the blue medical tent. He is now being evaluated for a concussion, and if he doesn't return, his day will end with the signal-caller throwing for 247 yards and three touchdowns (one pick) off 23-for-36 passing while adding 57 yards off four carries, arguably his best showing of the 2022-23 campaign. Brett Rypien entered the contest, and would presumably remain the starter if Wilson can't suit up in Week 15.
Dec 12, 2022 • 12:14 AM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Will Start Sunday Against Jaguars
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring) will start Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He participated fully in Friday's practice and will start the London game. "Barring any setbacks, we're hoping to see Russell out there," said Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett. The veteran quarterback missed Week 7 against the New York Jets due to a hamstring injury. The 33-year-old has struggled this season, throwing 1,442 yards and a 5:3 TD: INT ratio over six games in 2022. Wilson is a borderline QB2 and is mainly an option in superflex leagues for Week 8.
Oct 28, 2022 • 1:41 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Intends To Play Against Jaguars
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring), who was listed as being a limited participant in practice on Thursday for the second straight day, said he intends to play in Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday morning. Wilson was held out of the Week 7 loss to the New York Jets due to a partially torn hamstring, but he's apparently made great progress and his chomping at the bit to return under center for Denver's struggling offense. The 33-year-old veteran is still being viewed as day-to-day, but all signs right now are pointing to him starting against Jacksonville. The Jaguars defense has allowed 20.6 fantasy points per game to opposing QBs in the last three weeks, so it could be the perfect time for the Broncos offense to get out of its funk. Wilson will be a borderline QB1/2 if he returns in Week 8.
Oct 27, 2022 • 4:08 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Trending Towards Playing
Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said that quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring) is trending towards playing in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8 and did "quite a bit" during the team's workout on Wednesday. Wilson was officially limited in practice. He worked out and stretched for four of the eight hours on the flight to London. "I'm feeling good. I'm ready to rock. It was tough not being out there," Wilson said. The 33-year-old sat out the Week 7 loss to the New York Jets but could return against the Jags this Sunday across the pond. He'll be a borderline QB1/2 if he returns, and his presence under center should be better news for No. 1 receiver Courtland Sutton, who is looking to bounce back after two down weeks in a row.
Oct 26, 2022 • 4:00 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Could Return In Week 8
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring) could return in Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars after head coach Nathaniel Hackett said he's still day-to-day, but trending in the right direction. Despite Wilson's sluggish start, he'll be an interesting fantasy option if he can return against the Jaguars in London. The Jaguars have been a top-10 defense against fantasy quarterbacks and were just shredded by Daniel Jones. There are still plenty of options to play over Wilson, but he will at least be on the fantasy radar.
Oct 24, 2022 • 6:40 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Trending Toward Playing In Week 8
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring) was sidelined in Week 7 with a partially torn hamstring but is reportedly trending in the right direction ahead of the team's Week 8 London matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fantasy managers should be aware that Denver has a bye in Week 9, so it would not be shocking to see Wilson get an additional week of rest. With the Broncos' season very much in jeopardy, though, it seems that the struggling starter will push to play next Sunday. Practice reports should be monitored throughout the week as Wilson's health will affect the outlook of Denver's offensive weapons.
Oct 24, 2022 • 1:02 AM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Dealing With Partially Torn Hamstring
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson is dealing with a partially torn hamstring, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Not only will he miss Week 7, but the team could also hold him out of next week's game. The strategy in doing so lies in the fact that the Broncos have a Week 9 bye, so holding him out of two consecutive contests would actually give him nearly one month to recover. As long as he remains sidelined, Brett Rypien will quarterback the Broncos.
Oct 23, 2022 • 12:27 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Won't Play In Week 7, Brett Rypien To Start
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring) will be held out of the Week 7 game against the New York Jets to allow him to heal and prevent a lingering injury, according to sources. The nine-time Pro Bowler wanted to play and did everything he could to be ready for Sunday, but head coach Nathaniel Hackett wants to play it safe. Brett Rypien will make his second career start this weekend. It's more bad news for a Broncos offense that ranks dead last in points per game (15.2) through six weeks. The 33-year-old Wilson hasn't looked like himself at all, throwing for 1,442 yards and only five touchdowns in six games. With Rypien now under center for at least this week, fantasy managers need to downgrade all of Denver's offensive skill players, mainly receiver Courtland Sutton.
Oct 22, 2022 • 4:42 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Draws Questionable Tag For Week 7
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring) is questionable for the Week 7 game against the New York Jets on Sunday, according to head coach Nathaniel Hackett. He will be a game-time decision. "We just want to be sure he can protect himself. That's the biggest thing," Hackett said. Wilson has been a limited participant in practice this week after tweaking his hamstring on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. After an MRI exam showed no structural damage, the 33-year-old will likely suit up for Sunday's contest as he and the Denver offense look to put their struggles behind them. Injury and inconsistency have made Wilson more of a high-end QB2 option in fantasy with a low ceiling. If he's inactive, Brett Rypien would make just his second career NFL start.
Oct 21, 2022 • 7:27 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Limited In Practice Again Thursday
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring) will be limited in practice once again on Thursday. Per head coach Nathaniel Hackett, Wilson threw the ball well in practice on Wednesday. The 33-year-old signal-caller tweaked his hamstring in Monday night's overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, and he's also been dealing with a shoulder issue in recent weeks. He's currently day-to-day after an MRI exam showed no structural damage, and it appears that Wilson is on the right side of questionable right now for Week 7 against the New York Jets. Until the Broncos offense shows more consistency in sustaining drives, Wilson will be hard to recommend as a QB1 for fantasy managers.
Oct 20, 2022 • 6:09 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Optimistic For Week 7 Availability
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring) is reportedly optimistic about his status heading into Week 7. The former Pro Bowl quarterback hurt his hamstring during Monday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, but an MRI revealed no structural damage. When discussing his status, Wilson was quoted as saying "I feel better every day. I heal quick." The 33-year-old has a history of downplaying injuries, which was seen in 2021 with the Seattle Seahawks. Most would consider it best for him to get healthy considering the quality of his play on the field, but Wilson has never been one to back down easily. If he fails to suit up, though, backup quarterback Brett Rypien would likely be the next man up for Denver's Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets. Rypien should only be considered a starting option for fantasy football in deep Superflex leagues if he's named the starter.
Oct 20, 2022 • 5:12 AM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Considered Day-To-Day
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring) is considered day-to-day after an MRI exam on Tuesday. The 33-year-old suffered a hamstring injury during Monday's overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. It sounds like the team is going to wait and see how Wilson feels throughout the week. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable for the Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets. The Broncos would likely start Brett Rypien, assuming Wilson is unable to go. He wouldn't be a recommended streaming option, but honestly Wilson hasn't brought much to the table either lately. Regardless, fantasy managers are likely going to have to wait and see how Wilson feels during practice this week.
Oct 18, 2022 • 10:37 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Undergoing MRI Exam
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring) is getting an MRI exam on Tuesday for a hamstring injury that could be "fairly significant." Head coach Nathaniel Hackett said that Wilson picked up the hamstring injury late in the Monday night loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Depending on the results of the MRI, Wilson could be forced to miss time, starting with a Week 7 game against the New York Jets. The 33-year-old started out firing on all cylinders on Monday before cooling off considerably to finish 15-for-28 for just 188 yards and one touchdown in the 19-16 overtime loss. If Wilson's hamstring injury is serious enough to sideline him, Brett Rypien would become Denver's starter under center. We'll be keeping a close eye on Wilson's practice participation this week.
Oct 18, 2022 • 5:27 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Dealing With Hamstring Injury
Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said that quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury after the Monday night loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. After yet another hugely disappointing performance from Wilson and the Broncos offense, now he's dealing with another injury. The 33-year-old started off strong in the 19-16 overtime loss but finished just 15-for-28 for 188 yards and one touchdown. He's also dealing with a shoulder injury he's played through the last two games, but it didn't bother him on Monday night. We'll have to keep an eye on his hamstring injury during practice on a short week. Until Wilson and the rest of the offense find a way to be more consistent, he's off the QB1 radar heading into a Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets.
Oct 18, 2022 • 3:06 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Good To Go Against Chargers
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (shoulder) is officially active on Monday night against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Wilson suffered an injury to his lat near his right shoulder in Week 4 and has been dealing with it ever since, but he practiced in full on Friday and Saturday and didn't carry an official injury designation into Monday night's contest. The 33-year-old has completed a career-low 59.4 percent of his passes for just 7.4 yards per attempt through his first five games with Denver. He should at least do better than he did in the Week 5 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, but Wilson should probably be considered a high-end QB2 going forward until he shows improvement.
Oct 17, 2022 • 11:07 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Improving "Every Day"
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (shoulder), who was officially listed as limited on Thursday's practice report, is improving every day after suffering a muscle injury to his latissimus dorsi in his back near his right shoulder in the Week 4 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Wilson played in last Thursday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts, but he didn't look right and finished 21-for-39 with no touchdowns and two crucial interceptions. "Shoulder's feeling better, getting better every day," Wilson said. The 33-year-old isn't ranked above 14th among the league's starters in any of the major passing categories, including 28th in completion percentage (59.4) and tied for 23rd in touchdown passes (four). With the injury added on, Wilson has become a risky fantasy QB on the QB1/2 borderline for a Monday night matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6.
Oct 14, 2022 • 12:28 AM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson "Should Be Ready" For Week 6
Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said that quarterback Russell Wilson (shoulder) "should be ready to play" against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6 on Monday Night Football despite his right shoulder injury. Wilson received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right shoulder after last Thursday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts for an injury that was initially believed to be a partially torn lat. We'll keep a close eye on the 33-year-old's practice status this week, but barring some sort of setback, it sounds like he'll be out there on Monday night. After a pretty brutal start to his Broncos tenure, Wilson is no longer a must-start QB1 for fantasy managers, especially if he's playing at less than 100 percent health.
Oct 11, 2022 • 6:11 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Receives Injection For Shoulder Pain
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson reportedly traveled to Los Angeles on Friday to receive an injection intended to alleviate discomfort he is experiencing near his throwing shoulder. Wilson has a strained latissimus dorsi that he plans to continue playing through. The 33-year-old signal-caller has struggled mightily to begin his ride as a Bronco, so hopefully the injection relieves some pain that may have been hindering him.
Oct 8, 2022 • 10:19 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Good To Go For Thursday Night
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (shoulder) put in three limited practices this week and was removed from the final injury report on Wednesday, so he will suit up on Thursday night against the Indianapolis Colts. Wilson threw for only 237 yards on a season-low 25 pass attempts in the Week 4 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, but he threw two touchdowns and ran another in. The Colts defense is allowing just over 200 passing yards per game through four weeks, so Wilson will be a borderline QB1 at home for the Week 5 matchup, the first without lead running back Javonte Williams (knee), who suffered a season-ending torn ACL and LCL last weekend.
Oct 5, 2022 • 11:16 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson "Super Confident" He Will Play Thursday
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (shoulder) was a limited participant in the Broncos' walkthrough practice on Tuesday leading up to their Thursday night meeting with the Colts. When meeting with the media, Wilson went on to say that he is "super confident" he will be able to play "with no limitations." Fantasy managers can treat Wilson as a mid-range QB1 option in Week 5, as the veteran got rolling in Week 4 with his best performance of the season. His status could be worth monitoring given that it is a short week, but as of now, there's no reason to believe he won't be starting for the Broncos on Thursday night.
Oct 4, 2022 • 6:44 PM | RotoBallerRussell Wilson Dealing With Some Soreness
Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said quarterback Russell Wilson (shoulder) would have been limited on Monday if the team had a real practice. Hackett said Wilson "got dinged up a little bit" in the Week 4 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. It's something to keep an eye on, but Wilson doesn't appear to be in any danger of missing the Week 5 contest against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night. The 33-year-old QB accounted for three touchdowns on Sunday (two passing, one rushing), but he threw for only 237 yards on a season-low 25 attempts. Against a Colts defense that's allowing 16.2 fantasy points per game to signal-callers through four weeks, Wilson will be in play as a low-end QB1 in fantasy.
Oct 3, 2022 • 11:43 PM | RotoBallerBroncos Sign Russell Wilson To A Five-Year Extension
The Denver Broncos have signed quarterback Russell Wilson to a five-year extension, tying him to the team until 2029. The deal is reportedly worth $245 million with $165 million guaranteed. This marks the latest of several massive extensions provided to elite NFL quarterbacks. Denver acquired the 33-year-old earlier this offseason in a blockbuster trade with Seattle. The former Super Bowl champion is believed to be the final piece for a team that has struggled to find a starting quarterback since Peyton Manning retired. Despite battling through a finger injury last season, the Wisconsin product still threw for 3,113 yards and 25 touchdowns in only 14 games played. Wilson is a perennial top-12 quarterback for fantasy football and will be a top-10 option again in 2022.
Sep 1, 2022 • 1:05 PM | RotoBaller
