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Mattek Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Emanuel Wilson
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Mattek Fantasy Football about Emanuel Wilson.
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All Mattek Fantasy Football insights about Emanuel Wilson
PositiveValueOct 6, 2026
Emanuel Wilson is the source's top waiver wire add for Week 5 and is projected to score better than Will Shipley in fantasy points. The source assumes Wilson has already been claimed in every competitive league due to immediate Week 5 point production need.NegativeDepth ChartSep 30, 2026
Emanuel Wilson is being considered in a waiver bid group alongside Ollie Gordon as a running back option for a team lacking depth at the position, though he appears to be a secondary target behind Gordon.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Emanuel Wilson has moved into a role as a capable early-down rusher, which limits the upside of other depth options in the backfield. Mattek has moved him up to RB42, placing him ahead of MarShawn Lloyd.NegativeRoleSep 23, 2026
Michael Leone Burrow JT expresses skepticism about Emanuel Wilson's fantasy viability, stating that if Wilson is involved, he would be in a 'crazy crazy time share,' making him unattractive to add or draft. Leone targets Wilson on waivers in his Fantasy Life Championship league but does not prioritize him, suggesting limited confidence in his role or usage despite considering him as a running back waiver option.PositiveRoleSep 21, 2026
Emanuel Wilson surpassed George Shelani as the early-down backup behind Jaderius Price and retained his role as the short-yardage and goal-line back. He carried 21 times on 70 snaps and played a strong game, solidifying his role and making it less likely that Price will get goal-line work.NegativeUsageSep 10, 2026
Emanuel Wilson played only four snaps in week one; short yardage work has shifted to Jadarian Price instead, indicating a limited role and reduced opportunity going forward.NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
Not a concern for draft strategy; speaker is comfortable with his profile as a strategic target in fantasy drafts this year.PositiveProjectionNo date
Emanuel Wilson dominated on the ground with 21 rushes for 81 yards and a rushing touchdown, accounting for 70% of Seattle's rush attempts and a 21% target share. Rashad White projects Wilson as a top-20 running back and top-50 flex option while Jadarian Price is out, noting he looked quite good despite facing a weak Chargers defense.PositiveRoleNo date
Emanuel Wilson is a recommended waiver pickup projected to be the clear lead back, with an expected workload of 15-18 carries due to his role in short-yardage and red-zone situations.PositiveProjectionNo date
Moved up to 27th running back after Jadarian Price was ruled out for the Seahawks. Expected to get the early down work with George Alani handling passing down and third-down specialist duties. Good matchup for Wilson, who has excelled in spot starts before in 2025 and had the first 100-yard rushing game for the Green Bay Packers last season. Recommended as a waiver wire pickup and a start over the Miami guys; reasonable to consider versus other early-down backs despite similar roles. If he scores a touchdown, he will be a good play; without a touchdown, unlikely to get receiving game volume.NegativeUsageNo date
Emanuel Wilson saw significant snap volume (38%) but lacks long-down-and-distance usage and is unlikely to maintain a role once Zach Charbonnet returns.PositiveValueNo date
Rico Dael identifies Emanuel Wilson as a priority fantasy target, noting that he is prioritizing him alongside Malik Davis in his draft strategy.