WR · New York Jets · #5
23.4 pts
7 rec, 104 yds, 1 TD
PPR scoring.
Week
Week 5
Matchup
Cleveland Browns
DFS salary
$6,600
Projection
11.0
Wilson is healthy and has produced steady target volume through two games, totaling 11 catches and a touchdown. Cleveland's defense is a tougher test, so efficiency may dip, but at $6600 he remains a reasonable volume-based option. A jump in target share would strengthen the case to start him.
2026 season (5 games): 31 rec · 374 rec yds
| 2026 · NYJ | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · NYJ | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Geno Smith hooked up with Garrett Wilson for a touchdown that gave the Jets an early 7-0 lead. It marked the first time the team had scored in the opening quarter since Week 1, a positive sign for an offense that has struggled to find early rhythm this season.
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The Cardinals finalized a trade sending Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Texans, reuniting him with former Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud. Arizona received draft compensation in return, reportedly including a 2027 second-round pick. The move ends weeks of speculation about Harrison's future and came together quickly after Houston's Week 5 win.
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PFF's Week 5 anytime touchdown picks include Jets receiver Garrett Wilson, Raiders back Ashton Jeanty, and Lions back Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs has been especially productive, already finding the end zone seven times this season, making him a strong candidate to add to that total. Wilson and Jeanty are also viewed as having favorable scoring opportunities in their matchups.
Source:PFFOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Several fantasy-relevant receivers and backs, including DJ Moore, Garrett Wilson, Malik Nabers, Terry McLaurin, Keenan Allen, Chase Brown and others, were featured in Week 5 start/sit roundups. No injury or role changes were reported; the pieces focused purely on weekly lineup decisions based on matchups and recent performance.”
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Heading into Week 5 against Cleveland, the Jets look like a different team than in recent years. Quarterback Geno Smith, receiver Garrett Wilson and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick headline a roster the Browns are treating as a legitimately tougher opponent, a shift that raises the stakes for New York as it tries to build momentum this season.
Source:Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
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After the Cardinals traded Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston, Jets receiver Garrett Wilson admitted he'd been hoping for a shakeup involving him, calling Houston a good landing spot.
Geno Smith and Garrett Wilson connected to put the Jets up 7-0, marking their first first-quarter points since Week 1.
Geno Smith and Garrett Wilson connected to put the Jets up 7-0, marking their first first-quarter points since Week 1.
A Week 5 fantasy football start/sit breakdown examines players such as Malik Nabers, Garrett Wilson, Keenan Allen and Chase Brown.
PFF's Week 5 anytime touchdown picks highlight Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty, and Jets WR Garrett Wilson, with Gibbs having scored seven touchdowns so far.
RotoBaller's Week 5 fantasy football column covers start/sit decisions for players including Garrett Wilson, Chase Brown, Chris Olave, Ashton Jeanty, Nico Collins, Justin Jefferson, Kyren Williams, Drake London and Brian Thomas Jr.
Ahead of their Week 5 matchup, the Browns are reminded that this year's Jets, featuring Geno Smith, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Garrett Wilson, are a tougher opponent than in past seasons.
Fantasy managers are urged not to panic over rough outings from players like D'Andre Swift and Garrett Wilson, since not every bad box score signals a real problem.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn and the organization are facing criticism after wide receiver Garrett Wilson made pointed comments about the team.
Jets coach Aaron Glenn admitted he was as puzzled as fans about the lack of involvement from Garrett Wilson and Kenyon Sadiq in New York's Week 4 loss to Chicago.