Michael Wilson is limited again Thursday (ribs)

Questionable, limited practice Thursday (ribs). Fantasy football: Michael Wilson is limited again Thursday (ribs). Fantasy football impact and what to do.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 30, 2026

Michael Wilson was limited at practice Thursday with rib soreness, the second consecutive day he has been restricted. He is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Dallas and sustained the injury in Week 7's loss to Denver. Reports indicate the Cardinals are being cautious, but there is no indication he is in danger of missing Sunday's game.

Wilson's status matters for fantasy managers holding a receiver who has played 89 per cent of snaps over his last three games with an 18 per cent target share, averaging 7.3 targets and 6.4 half-PPR points a game. His matchup this week is Dallas, which has allowed 29.5 half-PPR points a game to receivers, the 6th most of 32. A limited practice is not a guarantee he plays, so check the inactive list about 90 minutes before kickoff.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Michael Wilson

Wilson caught 4 passes for 55 yards on 8 targets with 2 carries for 11 yards in Week 7, posting 8.6 half-PPR points while playing 90 per cent of snaps. Over his last three games he has averaged 7.3 targets and 6.4 half-PPR points a game with an 18 per cent target share, down from his season average of 9.4 targets and 9.1 half-PPR points a game. His opportunity remains strong, with a weighted opportunity rating of 0.48 (37th of 180 receivers) and a 31 per cent air yards share (29th of 180) over his last three games. His efficiency has lagged, as he is scoring 6.6 half-PPR points a game below what his usage predicts, so his role is worth more than his recent points.

Wilson ranks 21st among receivers with a Roundup Score of 72 out of 99, with an opportunity subscore of 89 (7th of 191 receivers) and role security of 90 (6th of 191). We project 9.6 half-PPR points a game he plays. No teammate saw more targets or carries than Wilson in Week 7, with Kendrick Bourne recording 6 targets on 56 per cent of snaps and Jalen Brooks seeing 6 targets on 64 per cent. Dallas has allowed the 6th most half-PPR points to receivers, making this a favourable matchup if Wilson is active.

What to do

• Hold Wilson through the rib injury and monitor Friday's injury report for his final status.

• If Wilson is active Sunday, start him as a WR3 in a favourable matchup against Dallas.

• Check the inactive list about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff for confirmation he is playing.