Russell Wilson remains elite fantasy QB despite low-volume play
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Russell Wilson is recognized as one of the greatest fantasy quarterbacks of the past two decades, particularly during a dominant stretch from 2012 to 2020. Despite playing in an offense that frequently emphasized a limited passing game, Wilson consistently ranked among the top quarterbacks in fantasy scoring. His best seasons included finishing as the overall QB1 in 2017 and reaching a career-high average of 22.5 points in 2020. Analysts point out that his efficiency and performance under pressure highlight his elite status among fantasy players.
- •Wilson averaged 23.0 fantasy points per game during his rookie season.
- •He ranked as QB3 in points per game in 2014 and 2015.
- •Wilson was the overall QB1 in 2017 and QB3 in 2019.
- •He averaged 22.5 points per game in 2020, a career high.
- •Wilson played all games during his peak seasons.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Russell Wilson fantasy legacy: a frequently elite, low-volume QB
"Russell Wilson was one of the greatest fantasy QBs of the past two decades. But he was frequently among the elites and could have been even better.
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