Fantasy Football Player Notes

Luckily for Michael Wilson, it looks like DJ Turner isn't shadowing anymore. Turner hasn't shadowed since Week 11, as he didn't follow Stefon Diggs or Jaylen Waddle in recent games. This significantly improves Wilson's outlook for this week, as Turner has been one of the best shadow corners in the league in 2025. Last week, with Marvin Harrison Jr. back, Arizona's passing offense went off the rails as Elijah Higgins was thrust into the mix and Michael Wilson saw only a 9.7% target share and a 15.8% first-read share. I'm hoping that was a one-game outlier rather than a sign of more weird things to come for Week 17. Since Week 11, Wilson has had a 26.3% target share, 97.8 receiving yards per game, 2.51 yards per route run, and a 36.2% first-read share as the WR3 in fantasy points per game. Wilson has a tougher matchup this week, but if his usage and volume bounce back, he can overcome it. Since Week 12, Cincy has allowed the ninth-fewest PPR points per target and the ninth-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.

Last week, in his first game back from a heel injury, Marvin Harrison Jr. had only a 54.5% route share, a 9.7% target share, and a 15.8% first-read share. The Cards stated they were easing Harrison Jr. back in last week, but I doubt just one more week will make a massive difference in his heel health. Harrison Jr. stated previously that the injury was something he'd likely have to deal with for the rest of the season. With his usage and role in the offense up in the air, Harrison Jr. is only a middling flex play this week with a bad matchup. Since Week 12, Cincy has allowed the ninth-fewest PPR points per target and the ninth-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.