Russell Wilson
QB - New York Giants - OUT
Week 14 Outlook
Availability
Russell Wilson completed three of his seven passes for 45 yards and added two rushes for 12 yards in a 24-20 loss to the Bears in Week 10.
Fantasy Impact
Wilson came into the game in the second half after Jaxson Dart suffered a concussion. He took two sacks and was only able to lead the Giants to one field goal along the way. With Dart unlikely to progress through the league's concussion protocol in time for a Week 11 matchup against the Packers, Wilson appears teed up for a spot start next week.
Giants QB Russell Wilson is expected to emerge as a trade candidate.
Fantasy Impact
Wilson was recently benched by the Giants as the team elected to turn to rookie QB Jaxson Dart after an 0-3 start to the season. Wilson said all of the right things after his benching, but indicated that he believes he’s not done. The Giants will look to move Wilson to a team in need of a quarterback prior to the November 4th trade deadline.
Giants coach Brian Daboll expects Russell Wilson to be the backup for the rest of the season.
Fantasy Impact
It was announced on Tuesday that Wilson would be benched this week for rookie Jaxson Dart. Daboll added that he was not focused on a scenario where he could request his release.
Russell Wilson is expected to be benched in favor of rookie Jaxson Dart for Week 4's matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Fantasy Impact
Wilson was New York's starter heading into the season, but after an underwhelming first three games, the team is expected to bench him and have first-round rookie Jaxson Dart start in his place. This change will likely be permanent and is good news for New York's offense as a whole, especially for Malik Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson.
Russell Wilson’s time as the Giants starter might be coming towards a close after HC Brian Daboll was noncommittal about who would be the Giants Week 4 starter. Daboll says they are going to “evaluate everything”.
Fantasy Impact
This is bad news for anyone starting Wilson. Though likely it’s just been in deeper or Superflex leagues, Wilson has at least been somewhat useable, especially last week against Dallas. Now the coaching staff is not so sure of his future, especially with Jaxson Dart waiting in the wings.
