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Wilson is a key receiver for the Jets; the Lions' defensive strategy involves testing the Lions' secondary early and often, and the Jets are expected to push the ball downfield with Wilson as a primary target to attack Detroit's vulnerable secondary.

Wilson currently has 14 targets through two games, one behind teammate Adonai Mitchell who leads the Jets with 15 targets.

Received an A start/sit grade for Week 3 matchup against Detroit, indicating solid fantasy upside in this specific week.

Wilson has been targeted only 14 times in the first two games of the season. The Jets may look to get him more involved this week against the Lions' banged-up secondary, which is giving up the second-highest total in the NFL in both yards and points. If the Lions give extra attention to Wilson, Geno Smith will need to spread the ball around to other weapons to find mismatches.

Wide receiver Garrett Wilson leads the Jets receiving corps in catches (11), yards (136), and touchdowns (1) through two weeks. The Jets' receiving corps is described as pretty shallow, with Wilson as the clear top option.

Wilson is ranked WR9 in half-PPR expert consensus rankings and has rock-solid efficiency marks: 21.5% target share, 0.24 targets per route run (TPRR), 33.3% first-read rate, and 37.5% air yard share this season. The source's bold prediction is that Adonai Mitchell will outscore Wilson this week despite Wilson's higher ranking. Both face a mouthwatering matchup against Detroit, which has allowed the fourth-most half-PPR points per game to wideouts (35.5). The source expects both to pop this week but predicts Mitchell's massive air yards share (59.4%) will result in more explosive receptions against Detroit's leaky secondary.

Garrett Wilson was excluded from the stacking selection for the Lions versus Jets game in the DFS Lineup Advice article on Thursday, but appears in the main player pool for Week 3 DFS.

Listed as one of the main receiving options for the Jets alongside return specialist Isaiah Williams, with potential for increased target volume if Adonai Mitchell is unavailable due to finger injury.

Through two games, Wilson has 11 catches for 136 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets. In the loss to the Packers, he had five catches for 57 yards and a touchdown. The Jets face a balancing act with Wilson's usage: there is tension between forcing the ball to him and not throwing it to him enough, as opposing teams are looking to take him away.

Wilson faces ex-Jets teammate D.J. Reed in Week 3 against Detroit; Wilson has 11 catches for 136 yards and a touchdown through two games but has been targeted just 14 times, a number the Jets would like to see increase. Detroit's defense has allowed a combined 71 points through two weeks, creating potential for a big Wilson game. Wilson expressed confidence about the matchup: 'It helps both of us. It's one of those things where you have an idea what you're getting into. It's not uncharted waters. From that point on, it's how you adjust, who's gotten better in those two years that we haven't been together, and who plays the game within the game better on Sunday.'

Wilson isn't leading the Jets in targets but that will smooth out over the season. He's the WR18 on WR22 usage to start the year, and this will likely be the first game where the Jets are in real catch-up mode after beating the Titans with ease and leading for most of the Packers' OT loss. The underlying data is promising: the Jets are 13th in neutral pass rate and 10th in EPA per dropback with much better QB play, suggesting a career-best year for Wilson. The Lions' secondary is nuked with both starting safeties on IR and CB depth depleted due to releases, injuries, and incompetence; they've allowed the second-most passing yards this season. New York projects for 20.5 points (22nd) as 6.5-point road dogs in a dome environment.

Ranked 30th overall in Week 3 Flex rankings by projected fantasy points in half-point PPR scoring; listed as a Tier 2 confidence pick.

Wilson has the same number of targets as Adonai Mitchell through two weeks, indicating comparable opportunity despite being a more established player.

Wilson is ranked 12th among Week 3 WRs by the source.

Wilson is ranked 12th among Week 3 WRs in the source's rankings.

Wilson faces Detroit in Week 3, listed as a start candidate with a favorable matchup.

Listed as a ride option at Detroit.

Ron Stewart identifies Garrett Wilson as an easy trade target to acquire.

Wilson is being out-targeted by Adonai Mitchell this season, suggesting a reduced role or target share in the Jets' passing game compared to the third option.

Garrett Wilson is a recommended start for Week 3. The source advises smashing the start button due to the Lions' defensive struggles and susceptibility to big plays downfield, though notes that Adonai Mitchell currently holds a better role in terms of expected fantasy points per game.

Macgregor Wells identifies Wilson as one of the Jets' pretty good weapons on offense alongside Breece Hall, though the offense remains a work in progress through two weeks. The Jets performed well against the bad Titans but struggled against the Packers.

Wilson has been out-targeted by teammate Adonai Mitchell over the first two weeks; Mitchell has one more target than Wilson overall (15 vs. 14) and had nearly twice as many targets in Week 2 (12 vs. 7).

Wilson's presence on the Jets roster limits the sustainability of Adonai Mitchell's Week 2 air yards volume (69.8% team share). While Mitchell's exceptional usage in Week 2 may not repeat at that level, the source expects Mitchell to continue seeing meaningful target and air yards volume alongside Wilson.