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Sun Oct 11 201520:57Wilson completed 15-of-23 passes for 213 yards with one touchdow...
Wilson completed 15-of-23 passes for 213 yards with one touchdown and one interception Sunday against the Bengals. He also rushed three times for 21 yards.
The Seahawks' offensive line continues to struggle giving Wilson enough time to throw, and he was sacked four times for a loss of 16 yards in addition to the relatively modest rushing total. He connected with six different receivers, though none caught more than three passes. Wilson has now finished with a single passing touchdown in four of five games this season, and he has yet to score one on the ground despite rushing for 198 yards. Up next in Week 6 is the Panthers at home.
Tue Oct 6 201500:12Wilson completed 20-of-26 passes for 287 yards and one touchdown...
Wilson completed 20-of-26 passes for 287 yards and one touchdown, and also rushed 10 times for 40 yards and lost two fumbles in Monday night's win over the Lions.
Wilson was regularly pressured by the Lions' defensive front and despite numerous impressive scrambles to evade rushers, he was still sacked six times and lost a pair of fumbles, including one that was returned for a touchdown during the fourth quarter. On the bright side, Wilson's 287 passing yards marked a season-high, as did his 11.04 yards per attempt. Wilson also connected with wideout Doug Baldwin on a 24-yard touchdown pass during the second quarter. So while a lack of protection hurt the Seahawks' offense, Wilson's pocket presence still enabled him to make plays downfield in the passing game.
Sun Sep 27 201520:50Wilson completed 20-of-30 passes for 235 yards and touchdown in ...
Wilson completed 20-of-30 passes for 235 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-0 win over the Bears. He added 28 yards rushing on six carries.
Wilson threw a nice touchdown pass to Jimmy Graham late in the third quarter, but otherwise struggled on the Bears' side of the field (Steven Hauschka kicked four field goals). He's on pace to shatter his career high in passing attempts for a season (452), but he still hasn't had a signature performance in 2015. The smooth QB has been great as a runner, however, with 137 rushing yards through three games. He'll face a slightly tougher test Week 4, facing the Lions at home on Monday Night Football.
Mon Sep 21 201500:51Wilson completed 19 of 30 passes for 206 yards, with two touchdo...
Wilson completed 19 of 30 passes for 206 yards, with two touchdowns and an interception, in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Packers.
Wilson also gained 78 yards on 10 carries, accounting for nearly two-thirds of Seattle's running production. TE Jimmy Graham only caught one pass for 11 yards on two targets, as Wilson often honed in on top wideout Doug Baldwin, who had seven catches for 92 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. Wilson mostly played a nice game, particularly in the second half, but his fourth-quarter interception on a screen pass was an incredibly costly mistake. He could be in for a big Week 3, as the Seahawks will head home to face a soft Bears defense.
Sun Sep 13 201520:17Wilson completed 32-of-41 passes for 251 yards, touchdown and in...
Wilson completed 32-of-41 passes for 251 yards, a touchdown and in interception against the Rams on Sunday. He added 31 rushing yards on eight attempts in the overtime loss.
Wilson faced a tough challenge against the formidable Rams defense in this one and didn't generate and offensive touchdown until the third quarter. The 26-year-old was able to find a groove in the second half and finished with 280 yards in total offense, something he did just six times last season. Notably, Wilson connected with his new weapon Jimmy Graham on a short score in the third quarter, illustrating how the latter's presence will benefit his fantasy value this season. The Seahawks will face another tough task next week as they travel to take on the Packers.
Sun Aug 30 201503:56Wilson completed seven of 15 passes for 56 yards in Saturday's p...
Wilson completed seven of 15 passes for 56 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Chargers, adding 23 yards on four carries.
Wilson played through the first series of the second half, leading Seattle to field goals on his final two drives, after the first four drives yielded four punts. He missed a couple of easy throws along the way, including what should have been a touchdown to Jermaine Kearse on his final snap of the night. Wilson and the Seattle offense haven't looked sharp this preseason, exacerbating concerns about the offensive line. Of course, the addition of TE Jimmy Graham should help the passing game, and the backfield duo of Wilson and Marshawn Lynch is still a nightmare for opponents.
Fri Aug 21 201522:09Wilson completed 9-of-15 passes for 78 yards in Friday's game ag...
Wilson completed 9-of-15 passes for 78 yards in Friday's game against the Chiefs.
Playing the entire first half, Wilson did what he does best, avoiding mistakes and leading his team to a 10-7 lead before turning the game over R.J. Archer. Although he has not thrown a touchdown this preseason, he also has not thrown an interception. If he plays at all against San Diego on Saturday it should be in a limited capacity.
Sat Aug 15 201511:13Wilson pressured on three of four dropbacks Friday in Seattle's ...
Wilson was pressured on three of four dropbacks Friday in Seattle's exhibition opener, getting sacked twice and losing a fumble as the Seahawks' offensive line struggled.
Wilson was nearly sacked another time but scrambled out of trouble. He completed his lone attempt, a nine-yard pass to Jimmy Graham. Seattle's offensive line is the biggest unknown entering the year. After losing Max Unger in the trade for Graham, the Seahawks are still seeking a center, and the two guard spots could be filled by rookies come Week 1. Second-year RT Justin Britt, who needs to take a huge step forward this year after struggling mightily most of last year, was beat for a sack and fumble on Wilson's first dropback. The season has barely started, of course, but if things don't improve drastically, Wilson could be running for his life even more than last year.
Fri Jul 31 201510:12Russell Wilson: Signs Four-Year Extension
Wilson agreed to a four-year, $87 million extension Friday morning that includes $60 million guaranteed, the Seattle Times reports. The deal also includes a $31 million signing bonus.
Wilson's camp gave the Seahawks a Friday deadline, the first day of training camp, to finalize a deal or he said he would play this season under the last year of his $1.5 million rookie contract. The two sides took it to the last minute. The contract will take him through 2019.
Tue Jun 16 201516:07Wilson will play out final season of rookie deal under insurance...
Wilson will play out the final season of his rookie deal under an insurance policy, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
It's unclear if Wilson and the Seahawks have reached an impasse on contract negotiations, but the chances of the quarterback attaining a long-term commitment during the offseason appear slim. After back-to-back Super Bowl runs, he now has a viable receiving threat at his disposal (Jimmy Graham), which could help Wilson reach 30 passing touchdowns for the first time in his career.
Sun Feb 1 201523:13Wilson completed 12-of-21 passes for 247 yards, with two touchdo...
Wilson completed 12-of-21 passes for 247 yards, with two touchdowns and an interception, in Sunday's 28-24 Super Bowl loss to the Patriots. He added 39 yards on three carries.
Wilson's performance will be remembered for a game-sealing interception, which was the result of a late throw from the quarterback, a passive catch attempt by Ricardo Lockette, and a great play by New England's Malcom Butler. Wilson had an unusual game Sunday evening, as he couldn't get anything going until midway through the second quarter, but he was fantastic from that point until the interception. He made some brilliant throws down the field, helping Seattle to overcome New England's massive advantage in coverage. While Wilson's rushing ability already makes him an excellent quarterback in the fantasy game, he might be able to take another step next season, if the Seahawks can provide him with a better receiving corps. Seattle does have some contracts to address, but the team has a manageable cap situation, with an excellent collection of talent locked down for next year. Be it through the draft or free agency, the Seahawks will likely look to add another target for Wilson.
Sun Jan 18 201518:57Wilson completed 14-of-29 passes for 209 yards with one TD and ...
Wilson completed 14-of-29 passes for 209 yards with one TD and a career-high four interceptions in Sunday's 28-22 overtime win over the Packers in the NFC Championship game.
Wilson, who added seven carries for 25 yards and a TD, struggled for much of the game, but he came through when it counted on Sunday, leading the team to two fourth-quarter TDs in the final two minutes of regulation time, along with the game-winning TD throw in overtime to Jermaine Kearse, which propelled the Seahawks to their second consecutive Super Bowl.
Sat Jan 10 201523:34Wilson completed 15-of-22 passes for 268 yards and three touchdo...
Wilson completed 15-of-22 passes for 268 yards and three touchdown and rushed for 22 yards on seven carries in Saturday's Divisional Round win over the Panthers.
With the victory, Wilson and the Seahawks punched their ticket to the NFC Championship for a second consecutive year. Wilson found Doug Baldwin for a touchdown from 16 yards out with less than a minute remaining in the first quarter to give Seattle the lead, and later threw scores of 63 and 25 yards to Jermaine Kearse and Luke Wilson, respectively. The 63-yard score tied for his second longest touchdown pass of the season.
Sun Dec 28 201422:46Wilson completed 17-of-25 passes for 239 yards and interception ...
Wilson completed 17-of-25 passes for 239 yards and an interception in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Rams. He ran for just seven yards.
While it wasn't a productive game from a fantasy perspective, Wilson's performance was good enough for the Seahawks to earn homefield advantage in the NFC throughout the playoffs. If you're participating in a postseason league, Wilson makes for a nice option, given that he might play three games.
Mon Dec 22 201400:06Wilson completed 20-of-31 passes for 339 yards and two touchdown...
Wilson completed 20-of-31 passes for 339 yards and two touchdowns, adding six carries for 88 yards and another touchdown, in Sunday's 35-6 win over the Cardinals
Given both the stakes and quality of opponent, Wilson turned in arguably the finest game of his career. The 339 passing yards represent a new personal best, and while he did have a potential interception dropped, Wilson was brilliant for most of the night. There was no shortage of highlighst, as he broke off a 55-yard scramble in the first quarter, and then threw an 80-yard touchdown pass to a wide-open Luke Willson in the second quarter. Wilson capped his night off with a five-yard touchdown on a designed run late in the fourth quarter, when he broke a pair of tackles to turn a big loss into a stat-padding score. He'll face a tough St. Louis defense in Week 17, but he piled up 313 passing yards, 106 rushing yards and three total touchdowns in a Week 7 loss to the Rams.
Sun Dec 14 201420:37Wilson completed 12-of-24 passes for 168 yards, with touchdown a...
Wilson completed 12-of-24 passes for 168 yards, with a touchdown and interception, in Sunday's 17-7 win against the 49ers. He also ran five times for 27 yards.
Wilson was under a lot of pressure throughout, but his interception in the closing seconds of the first half was simply a bad throw, costing the Seahawks a field goal attempt. He did throw a touchdown pass to Paul Richardson early in the fourth quarter, but even that was aided by a controversial personal foul call on the 49ers just a few plays earlier that extended the drive. In any event, he'll look to get back on track from a statistical standpoint next week at Arizona.
Sun Dec 7 201420:52Wilson completed 22-of-37 passes for 263 yards and two touchdown...
Wilson completed 22-of-37 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 24-14 win at Philadelphia. He also contributed 48 yards on the ground with another score.
Wilson looked comfortable the entire game, making plays in and out of the pocket. His 26-yard touchdown run on a read-option play early in the second quarter opened the scoring for Seattle, and he later added a pair of touchdown passes in the third quarter. He'll have a tougher test next week against the 49ers, although he was productive against them on Thanksgiving, in a 19-3 road win.
Fri Nov 28 201410:56Wilson completed 15-of-22 passes for 236 yards and touchdown in ...
Wilson completed 15-of-22 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 19-3 win over the 49ers. He took four sacks and added 35 yards on seven carries.
For a third straight week, Wilson was solid but unspectacular in a difficult matchup, though this time he did the vast majority of his damage through the air. The highlight was a 63-yard completion to TE Tony Moeaki, with the play requiring an impressive escape by Wilson, followed by a long catch-and-run by the tight end. Wilson will face another tough defense in Philadelphia next week, but it's a matchup that should require him to attempt more than 22 passes.
Sun Nov 23 201421:45Wilson completed 17-of-22 passes for 211 yards and touchdown in ...
Wilson completed 17-of-22 passes for 211 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Cardinals. He also had 10 carries for a game-high 73 yards.
Wilson was harassed practically the entire game, getting sacked a season-high seven times, but also made several big plays with his feet. The lack of passing stats over the last five games continues to hurt Wilson owners, but his rushing numbers have softened the blow. He'll have a tough matchup next week, facing the 49ers on Thanksgiving.
Sun Nov 16 201418:44Wilson completed 20 of 32 passes for 178 yards and two touchdown...
Wilson completed 20 of 32 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 71 yards on eight carries during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs.
Wilson connected with seven different receivers, throwing touchdowns to wideout Doug Baldwin and tight end Tony Moeaki, who was active for the first time since signing with the Seahawks on Nov. 4. Wilson has passed for more than 205 yards just twice this season, though he continues to make up for it with his feet, including 178 rushing yards and a touchdown in the last two games. Up next is a Week 12 matchup against a Cardinals defense allowing the second-fewest rushing yards per game this season but the third-most passing yards.
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