Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson is developing expediently in his tenure after being selected in the 2023 NFL draft. Alongside the talent of tight end Trey McBride and wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Wilson has meshed as a significant deep threat and possession receiver on down and distance, deserving indisputable acclaim and accolades.
This past Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers escaped the offensive surge of the Cardinals in the games latter half, but Wilson's impacted was emphatic. Wilson finished Week 3 with 11 receptions on 17 targets and totaled 89 receiving yards as well. As Wilson and the Cardinals prepare this weekend for the New York Giants, Wilson should be prime for a fair volume on opportunities. While the Giants gave
up just seven total points to the Tennessee Titans, the Cardinals possess an offensive system that will force the Giants away from their blitz scheme and into more zone coverages.
Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett has shown a proclivity to target Wilson in pivotal game moments. Not a single receiver received more targets that Wilson last week and whether or not this outcome is a part of head coach Matt LaFleur's design or simple improvising has yet to be determine. Nevertheless, Wilson is treading upward and his skill set should help the team to get off to a faster start versus the Giants. Certainly, Wilson is living up to his three-year $75 million contract extension that he signed on Sep 3.
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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Cardinals' Michael Wilson has a worth more than just a whisper
