Garrett Wilson’s unexpected exit in Week 10 has fantasy football managers on edge once again. After a brief return to the field, his night ended far earlier than anyone anticipated. The timing couldn’t be worse for those counting on him during the stretch run. Stay tuned, this latest setback might be more significant than it first appeared.
Garrett Wilson Injury Update
Wilson returned in Week 10 after missing two games due to a knee injury. Unfortunately, Wilson lasted just 19 snaps before re-injuring his knee against the Cleveland Browns.
Initial reports stated that Wilson is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks to recover from this injury. That leaves newly acquired wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, Tyler Johnson, and Arian Smith atop the depth chart for the New York Jets. Mitchell is worth a speculative add, but most of this passing attack is a stay away.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Dan Fornek
Wilson Fantasy Outlook
Wilson came into Week 10 with a nagging knee issue, dealt with a Justin Fields issue for much of Week 10, and then exited the game with that same knee issue.
After a catchless effort (three targets, 12 routes), Wilson was forced to the sidelines, and reporting on Monday has him looking at 3-4 missed weeks due to a knee sprain.
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He did avoid surgery, and that’s good, but are we really sure the 2-7 Jets are going to bring him back in December with every win potentially hurting their future outlook?
It’s very possible that you’ve started Wilson for the last time this season. You should put him on IR now and wait, but you’d be wise to make other plans moving forward, and if there’s a decision to be made about what to do with him in December because he’s expected to play, we can have that discussion.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Kyle Soppe
