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All RotoWire NFL Articles insights about Roman Wilson
PositiveUsageOct 7, 2026
Posted 3-60-1 and 3-74-1 performances the last two weeks; the source sarcastically notes that people are saying Wilson might be the best NFL player from that Michigan national championship team.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Wilson played 54% of snaps in 11 personnel and scored a TD for the second straight week. The source notes he has strong per-route numbers (24% TPRR) despite a few miscues, indicating consistent target efficiency and red-zone opportunity.NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026
Wilson had 122.2 unrealized air yards in Week 4 and leads the NFL on the season with 379 unrealized air yards through four weeks, indicating consistent deep-ball targeting despite incomplete results.PositiveUsageSep 30, 2026
Aaron Rodgers has (surprisingly) been more willing to throw downfield than he was last year, leading to far more targets for Roman Wilson (6 per game) compared to Michael Pittman (4), indicating elevated offensive role.PositiveRoleSep 29, 2026
Wilson needs to be rostered in WR-heavy formats; he has had six targets in three straight games and finished with three catches for 60 yards and a TD, showing consistent target volume.PositiveUsageSep 29, 2026
Wilson needs to be rostered in WR-heavy formats; he has had six targets in three straight games and finished with three catches for 60 yards and a TD.NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026
Wilson scored a 38-yard TD on the opening drive and caught two passes in the first quarter but was benched for the second half (two snaps) after a short pass slipped through his hands into a defender's hands late in the second quarter, signaling a significant role reduction.PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
Wilson had 95 unrealized air yards in Week 3 (pre-MNF), indicating significant downfield opportunity despite incomplete targets.PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
Wilson had 95 unrealized air yards in Week 3, indicating significant downfield opportunity despite incomplete targets.PositiveBreakoutSep 24, 2026
Wilson earns a slight lean from the source facing Cincinnati's 31st-ranked DVOA vs. WR3 in 2025 and tied-28th in receptions per game allowed to WR3s in 2026; the source notes that unless a young wideout like Wilson or Germie Bernard has an out-of-nowhere breakout, Pittsburgh's supporting cast is more floor than ceiling.PositiveMatchupSep 24, 2026
Wilson faces Cincinnati's defense ranked 31st in DVOA vs. WR3 in 2025 and tied for 28th in receptions per game allowed to WR3s in 2026, making this a slight lean matchup for the receiver.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Handled an 87% route share but saw just 19 air yards on six targets (5-28-0). Limited efficiency despite high route share in Steelers passing game.PositiveUsageSep 17, 2026
Roman Wilson ranked among NFL leaders in unrealized air yards in Week 1 with 147 yards, indicating the Steelers were attempting to get him involved downfield despite low overall offensive production; the source notes that at some point Rodgers has to actually connect with his receivers for this to matter.NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
Wilson accumulated 147 unrealized air yards in Week 1, second-most among pass-catchers; he also drew a 37-yard defensive pass interference penalty that had a good chance of being a 63-yard touchdown without the DPI, representing substantial missed opportunity.PositiveBreakoutSep 14, 2026
Wilson emerged as the clear No. 3 receiver with a 58% route share and surprising 120 air yards in Week 1; while air yards may not sustain, winning the No. 3 job and earning Rodgers' trust is a positive sign for his NFL future and dynasty value.PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026
Wilson played 56% of snaps with 58% route share and saw three targets for 26 yards. He was involved in Pittsburgh's passing game as a secondary receiver option.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Wilson played more slot snaps (12 vs. 2) in preseason week 2, reversing his week 1 trend. However, the source is dubious the third receiver will have fantasy-relevant value in regular-sized leagues given the Steelers' 90+ million reasons to keep Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington heavily involved.NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026
Wilson started again as a No. 2 receiver and caught two of five targets for 16 yards on 29 snaps in preseason Week 2.NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026
Roman Wilson was one of the Steelers' two primary receivers with DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman sidelined; saw 7 slot snaps and 19 wide snaps, less slot work than Germie Bernard.NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026
Roman Wilson was the other Steelers starter and played extensively throughout the first half in preseason Week 1, but was targeted just once for a seven-yard gain.