Revenge of the Birds on Michael Wilson

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When veteran backup Jacoby Brissett took over in Week 6, he found a friend in Wilson and TE Trey McBride. Brissett was more patient in the pocket than Murray... His target share rose from 11.0% over the first five weeks to 23.2% from Week 6 on.
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Brissett's arrival in Week 6 unlocked Wilson's role; target share jumped from 11% to 23.2%.

Wilson's role and production transformed dramatically when Jacoby Brissett took over as QB in Week 6, replacing Kyler Murray. Under Brissett, Wilson was targeted more frequently and his catches increased; he recorded double-digit targets in five games, including a season-high 18 targets in Week 10 against San Francisco. His target share rose from 11.0% over the first five weeks to 23.2% from Week 6 onward, driven by Arizona trailing or tied on 84.7% of plays from Week 6 through the regular season (fifth-highest rate in the NFL). Brissett was more patient in the pocket than Murray, who would dart from protection quickly.

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