Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson snagged four catches for 55 yards in Sunday’s 30-16 defeat against the Denver Broncos in Week 7, a performance that spotlights a troubling trend for the young receiver and his team.
Wilson’s Steady Role, Slipping Production
Wilson was targeted eight times against the Broncos, converting half of those opportunities. While he’s definitely maintaining a steady role in the Cardinals’ passing game, the numbers just aren’t stacking up to what we saw last year. We all remember his breakout campaign, right? Well, this season, his production has taken a noticeable step back, and that’s a tough pill to swallow for fans hoping to see him take another big leap.
The WR3 Ceiling Is Real
Here’s the deal: Wilson is still the best receiving option on that team not named Trey McBride. That’s good, he’s a reliable target. But the tough truth is his ceiling seems to be stuck at a WR3 level. He’s getting the chances, sure, but he’s not exploding for game-changing plays or consistent big yardage. In a league where you desperately need your receivers to step up, especially when you’re taking a loss like 30-16, a WR3 ceiling for your second-best option is a serious concern.
For Wilson, his continued steady role means he’ll keep getting looks, but unless something shifts, that WR3 ceiling is going to define his production. It means the Cardinals will be looking for more from other spots if they want to turn this season around. The losses are piling up, and individual numbers like this aren’t exactly helping change their fortunes.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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