Russell Wilson Interview + QB Mailbag

Russell Wilson praises A.J. Brown as a tremendous talent and contested catch guy, predicting he will have a great year with the Patriots; Matthew Berry adds that Brown has a chip on his shoulder after leaving Philadelphia, will be the alpha wide receiver on one of the better passing offenses in the NFL, and expects a very big year.

Matthew Berry cites Aaron Jones as part of Minnesota's running game supporting Kyler Murray.

Matthew Berry describes Amon Ra St. Brown as a legend, confirming his status as a key weapon in the Lions passing attack alongside other healthy receivers.

Baker Mayfield is currently going outside the top 20 in quarterback rankings, but Matthew Berry notes he has recently been a top 10 quarterback, suggesting current ADP undervalues his recent performance tier.

Bo Nix is currently going as QB 15 in drafts, cited by Matthew Berry as an example of late-round quarterback value available this season.

Matthew Berry mentions Calvin Ridley as still on the Cardinals roster, part of the pass-catcher options available to Cam Ward in the improved passing attack.

Matthew Berry is very high on Cam Ward with Brian Dayball as offensive coordinator and improved wide receiver options. Berry projects Ward's highest ceiling at QB15 or mid-tier QB2 in a viable spot-streamer role, noting he could get rushing production similar to Trevor Lawrence (around 20 rushing yards per game) without expecting nine rushing touchdowns. Berry likes him as a late-round flyer in deeper leagues or two-quarterback leagues, though he tempers the QB12 projection as slightly high given quarterback depth.

Matthew Berry mentions Carnell Tate as a drafted wide receiver addition to the Cardinals, part of the improved pass-catcher options that support Cam Ward's development.

Russell Wilson highlighted Cortland Sutton as a teammate he wished he could have played with more, citing an 'amazing, amazing connection' and multiple comeback wins together. Wilson recalled a specific Monday night game against Buffalo where he threw a double spin move and found Sutton in the back corner for a touchdown, emphasizing Sutton's great feel for the game and one-on-one matchup ability in key moments.

Matthew Berry nominates Dak Prescott as a candidate for a Matthew Stafford-like season (gaudy touchdown and yardage stats from a pure pocket passer). Under Brian Schottenheimer's three-year tenure as offensive coordinator or head coach, the Cowboys rank second in the NFL in pass attempts. Prescott is throwing to CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Jake Ferguson, and Ryan Flornay, positioning him to have a strong statistical year.

Matthew Berry suggests Dak Prescott could have a breakout year and put it all together, implying upside in his fantasy performance.

Russell Wilson praises Dak Prescott as a tremendous player and great competitor he has enjoyed watching and competing against over the years.

Matthew Berry mentions DeVonta Smith as an awesome receiver in the Eagles offense, noting he remains a key target for Jalen Hurts even after A.J. Brown's departure.

Russell Wilson reflects fondly on his time with D.K. Metcalf in Seattle, noting he was one of his playmakers during the 'Let Russ Cook' years (2018-2020).

Russell Wilson expressed a desire to have played more years with DK Metcalf, calling him 'my brother for life' and suggesting there was 'still more to do' together despite their time as teammates on the Seahawks, indicating unfulfilled potential in their partnership.

Russell Wilson reflects fondly on Doug Baldwin as one of his playmakers during his time in Seattle.

Matthew Berry identifies Gunnar Helm as a sleeper tight end for the Cardinals, suggesting he could provide value in the improved passing attack under Brian Dayball.

Matthew Berry mentions Isaac Tesla as a weapon coming on for the Lions, part of the fully healthy arsenal that could support increased offensive production.

Matthew Berry projects Jalen Hurts to have a big year, positioning him as a preferred mid-round quarterback option with upside.

Matthew Berry expresses confidence in Jalen Hurts, stating 'I think Jalen Hurts has a big year' and positioning him as a solid quarterback option alongside Burrow and Daniels.

Russell Wilson expresses excitement about Jalen Hurts' maturation and talent, calling him a competitor and winner; Matthew Berry theorizes that without A.J. Brown, Hurts may feel less pressure to force the ball to an alpha receiver, potentially benefiting the Eagles offense through addition by subtraction, though Wilson counters that great talent is always needed around a quarterback.

Matthew Berry questions whether Jamison Williams will finally have the breakout season the fantasy community has been hoping for, positioning him as a potential breakout candidate in the Lions offense with new coordinator Drew Petzing.

Matthew Berry highlights that Jared Goff is the only quarterback in each of the past three seasons to have at least 4,500 passing yards and at least 30 passing touchdowns. Berry suggests Goff could see his touchdown total rise from 30 to 40 range if new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing unlocks something, with weapons like Jameer Gibbs dump-offs, Jamison Williams breakout potential, Sam LaPorta, and Amon Ra St. Brown fully healthy. Berry projects Goff could move from the 30 to 40 range in quarterback rankings if things break right.

Matthew Berry nominates Jared Goff as a candidate for a Matthew Stafford-like season. Goff is the only quarterback in each of the past three seasons to have at least 4,500 passing yards and at least 30 passing touchdowns, though he doesn't run and therefore doesn't receive as much fantasy love.

Matthew Berry groups Jaden Daniels among preferred quarterback options in the mid-round range, indicating comfort with his draft profile.

Matthew Berry mentions Jaden Daniels as one of the tier-two quarterbacks who can go a round later than the top two, positioning him as a solid mid-tier option.

Russell Wilson calls Jaden Daniels a freak athlete with the ability to throw the ball anywhere on the field; Wilson notes Daniels is very young with a bright future ahead and praises his talent, estimating he runs a 40-yard dash in the low 4.3s and can fly; Matthew Berry is a believer in Daniels and expects him to have a big year under David Blau's Ben Johnson-style offense.

Matthew Berry identifies Joe Burrow as great value if available in the sixth round, positioning him as a mid-round quarterback target with upside relative to ADP.

Matthew Berry highlights Joe Burrow as a potential value pick in the sixth round or later, noting that if he falls that far, it represents great value relative to his tier.

Matthew Berry lists Jordan Addison as one of Kyler Murray's weapons in Minnesota.

Matthew Berry identifies Josh Allen as the consensus number-one quarterback in drafts, indicating elite tier status and top-tier fantasy projection.

Matthew Berry ranks Josh Allen as his number one fantasy quarterback this year.

Russell Wilson picked the Buffalo Bills to win the AFC and specifically credited Josh Allen's ability to 'get over the hump this year,' praising his competitive nature, dual-threat capability ('can run it, can throw it, can do it all'), and dog mentality. Wilson also noted Allen's receiving weapons, including the addition of DJ Moore, though he acknowledged Stephon Diggs as a strong prior option.

Russell Wilson praises Justin Herbert as one of the most talented quarterbacks who can spin the ball anywhere on the field and has a competitive nature; Wilson believes Mike McDaniel will be a tremendous coach for the Chargers and that Herbert will benefit from less pressure on McDaniel as a head coach.

Matthew Berry highlights Justin Jefferson as one of Kyler Murray's elite weapons in Minnesota; Berry notes that Jefferson can catch anything thrown near him, comparing him to Spider-Man; Russell Wilson agrees, saying you can throw the ball anywhere in Jefferson's vicinity and he will catch it.

Russell Wilson is excited about Kyler Murray's move to Minnesota and his pairing with Kevin O'Connell; Wilson notes Murray has a unique ability to make people miss and will make plays on the field; Matthew Berry expects Kyler to have a big year given his weapons (Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson, Juwan Jennings, Jordan Addison), great play caller, good offensive line, and running game with Aaron Jones and Mason.

Matthew Berry indicates Lamar Jackson typically goes as the second quarterback off the board in fantasy drafts, establishing him as a tier-one quarterback option.

Matthew Berry ranks Lamar Jackson as his number two fantasy quarterback this year, behind only Josh Allen; Berry notes Jackson ran less last season than in previous seasons and discusses how the game adjusts as quarterbacks age.

Russell Wilson and Matthew Berry both expect Malik Nabers to have a big year in fantasy football.

In 2017, Russell Wilson was the number one quarterback in fantasy football despite playing behind one of the worst offensive lines in football that year; he scored 37 of the Seahawks' 38 offensive touchdowns, accounting for nearly every offensive touchdown either by passing or rushing.

From 2012 to 2020, Russell Wilson finished as the number one quarterback in fantasy football nine straight years, demonstrating exceptional consistency; he was a top-three fantasy quarterback three different times and a top-eight quarterback six times across his career.

Russell Wilson praised Darnold's comeback narrative and resilience, noting he 'overcame' tough moments and had been 'told they'll never be able to be successful or do it again,' yet succeeded in winning the Super Bowl with the Seahawks. Wilson expressed pride in Darnold's performance throughout the season and texted him encouragement during the playoff run, suggesting confidence in his ability to repeat success.

Matthew Berry expresses approval of Sam LaPorta as a weapon in the Lions offense, noting he is well-liked and part of the fully healthy arsenal that could support Jared Goff's touchdown upside.

Matthew Berry lists T.J. Hockenson as one of Kyler Murray's elite weapons in Minnesota.

Matthew Berry projects Trevor Lawrence to have a very good fantasy year despite nine rushing touchdowns being an outlier; he expects 3–5 rushing touchdowns going forward. Lawrence has been top three in rushing touchdowns among NFL quarterbacks since 2022, with 22% of his fantasy points coming from rushing. Supporting factors include Travis Hunter returning healthy, second year in Liam Cohen's system, Jacoby Myers for a full season, Parker Washington's emergence, and Brenton Strange's return, plus BTJ's potential return to rookie-year form.

Russell Wilson reflects fondly on his time with Tyler Lockett in Seattle, noting he was one of his playmakers during the 'Let Russ Cook' years (2018-2020).