Michael Wilson established a high-ceiling profile during his late-season surge from Weeks 11-18, pacing fantasy managers to league titles by converting 87 targets into 56 receptions, 775 receiving yards, and six touchdowns. While General Manager Monti Ossenfort publicly supports keeping the former Stanford product long-term, Arizona’s overall target hierarchy remains crowded heading into the 2026 season.
Wilson low weekly floor is a function of heavy volume competition from teammates Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr. in the Cardinals’ passing game. Wilson demonstrated a higher ceiling than “Marv” in the second half of 2026 and contract extension rumors enhances his projected lifetime value in fantasy football dynasty leagues.
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Jacoby Brissett remains the primary starting quarterback option in Arizona despite executing a contract hold-in that has kept him out of individual and team drills. While team victories may be sparse, he proved capable of fueling multiple fantasy pass-catchers last season by leading the NFL with 41.6 Team Pass Plays Per Game.
Team reporter Darren Urban notes that despite the ongoing financial stalemate, the organization still views Brissett as the definitive leader under center for 2026. He is “the guy” in Arizona. Brissett is currently an attractive buy-low option in fantasy football superflex formats.
Jacoby Brissett officially reported to Arizona minicamp, ending a brief contract stalemate after leading the NFL with 41.6 Team Pass Plays Per Game last season. The veteran quarterback is attempting to leverage a new deal, but ownership remains silent despite Brissett delivering 16.8 Fantasy Points Per Game to finish as the overall QB16 in 2025.
Brissett will inevitably end the tepid hold-in and continue to operate as a high-volume bridge option while third-round rookie Carson Beck learns from the sidelines. Continue to draft Michael Wilson and Trey McBride with confidence.
Marvin Harrison Jr. steps into the Davante Adams/X-receiver role after recording a 10.7 Fantasy Points Per Game (No. 37) sophomore campaign where injury held him to 12 games.. Meanwhile, new OC Mike LaFleur is positioning Michael Wilson in the Z-receiver role, running the Puka Nacua route tree. This will grant Wilson free releases and slot reps after he posted 13.0 Fantasy Points Per Game (No. 16) on a 78-catch breakout.
Wilson is no Nacua, and Harrison’s efficiency lagged behind the elite standard set by Davante Adams. Regardless, LaFleur’s planned target consolidation could unlock both Arizona wide receivers if last season’s second-half passing volume spike continues into 2026. Both Wilson and Harrison Jr. are available at a discount in both best ball and dynasty league start-up drafts.
Jacoby Brissett is executing a tepid offseason holdout from voluntary OTAs in pursuit of financial security, but the 33-year-old bridge quarterback holds zero leverage after averaging 16.8 Fantasy Points Per Game (QB16) last season despite a massive, league-leading 41.6 Team Pass Plays Per Game. Arizona’s QB room also features Gardner Minshew, who signed for $5 million in guaranteed, and prototypical pocket passer Carson Beck, who the Cardinals selected in the third round of the NFL Draft.
LaFleur brushed off his absence, saying, “The hardest thing to teach a player is the speed of the game, an NFL game, in general. He’s played a lot of ball, so he’ll be just fine.” Brissett is only guaranteed $1.5 million in 2026, plus a few million in incentives. While Brissett does not profile as a long-term starter, he is comically underpaid for a high-end bridge QB. The rubber will hit the road if he lets this dispute drag past the June 8-10 mandatory minicamp. For now, continue to draft Brissett as a QB3 in best ball and on win-now superflex dynasty rosters.
While Jacoby Brissett’s prolific 2025 season and proven ball distribution skills would provide a more stable 2026 floor for Trey McBride, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson, a developmental rookie could lead to inconsistent targets and lower immediate efficiency. The Cardinals’ have expressed interest in Alabama’s Ty Simpson, though veteran bridge options like Brissett and Gardner Minshew make more sense for a rebuilding roster.
Brissett under center is best case scenario for fantasy football. However, if Simpson goes to Arizona, dynasty leaguers could be presented with a strategic “buy-low” opportunity on McBride/Wilson/Harrison if their market value dips due to rookie-year growing pains. Their long-term value remains insulated regardless of the short-term quarterback volatility.
