After a brief showing in the Seahawks preseason opener, Russell Wilson made the most of the 31 snaps he saw against the Broncos on Saturday. Wilson completed 8-of-12 passes for 127 yards and two touchdowns, adding another 10 yards on the ground.
Russell Wilson helps fantasy stock with strong outing
Russell Wilson lit up the Broncos secondary on Saturday night. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Some sources have suggested the Seahawks will put a limit on Wilson’s pass attempts this season, but as long as he remains an efficient passer, he’ll keep the offense rolling like we saw against Denver.
Fantasy impact: Wilson isn’t going to throw for 4,000 yards. Owners should accept that fact. However, his ability to run the ball boosts his stock and makes him a low-end QB1.
Last season, Wilson rushed for 489 yards and four touchdowns. He also kept the ball in his hands by limiting turnovers. Wilson hasn’t committed a turnover yet in two games this preseason. Add these attributes together, and owners should be happy with the progress he makes this year.
