8. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks
Wilson finished second (behind Rodgers) with 40 passing touchdowns thrown on the season. Although the Seahawks don’t have the greatest offensive line, what they do have is a plethora of weapons in the passing game. DK Metcalf has emerged as one of the best wide receivers to grace the NFL. The second-round pick for the 2019 NFL Draft exploded for 83 receptions, 1,303 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns in his second season in the NFL. Then there is slot receiver Tyler Lockett, who hauled in 100 receptions for 1,054 yards and 10 touchdowns of his own. Between these two wideouts and Wilson at quarterback, the Seahawks’ passing game will be tough to stop again in 2021.
Expect Seattle to let Russ do his thing. Seattle was at its best when Wilson was permitted to throw the ball often and regularly. A loss to the Rams on Wild Card weekend cut the Seahawks’ quest for another Super Bowl short, but Wilson will be back to fight for another one next year. He is probably one of the most valuable quarterbacks with upside in fantasy football.
Prediction: 4,250 passing yards, 32 passing touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 500 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns.
SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field on November 22, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
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