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Fantasy Football Week 8 Start 'Em, Sit Em: Jalen Coker vs. Michael Wilson
Fantasy managers should start Michael Wilson over Jalen Coker for Week 8.
In brief
Fantasy managers should start Michael Wilson over Jalen Coker for Week 8. Fantasy managers should start Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson and sit Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker in Week 8 due to Wilson's better matchup and higher target volume. Originally reported by Fantasy Sports On SI.
Week 8 Fantasy Start Decision
Fantasy managers should start Michael Wilson over Jalen Coker for Week 8.
Michael Wilson's Week 7 Performance
Wilson had eight receptions for 87 yards and no touchdowns on 15 targets in two games without Marvin Harrison Jr.
Wilson's Opponents in Week 7
Wilson faced the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos, both with elite passing defenses.
Wilson's Upcoming Matchup
Wilson will face the Dallas Cowboys, who allow the 13th most passing yards per game and the 10th most PPR fantasy points to WRs.
Wilson's Injury Status
Wilson wore a non-contact jersey in practice on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and is dealing with a rib injury.
Jalen Coker's Week 7 Performance
Coker had one reception for nine yards on four targets against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Coker's Upcoming Matchup
Coker will face the Green Bay Packers, who allow the ninth-fewest passing yards per game but the sixth-most PPR fantasy points to WRs.
Coker's Team Performance
The Packers' last three WR2s averaged 65.0 receiving yards and 5.7 receptions per game, with one scoring a touchdown.
Final Verdict
Wilson has a better matchup and will log more targets as the Cardinals average the most passing attempts per game in the NFL.
The main idea
Fantasy managers should start Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson and sit Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker in Week 8 due to Wilson's better matchup and higher target volume.
