Courtland Sutton vs Michael Wilson
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Michael Wilson- Experts agree: consensus rank 85 vs 86
- More points per game: 11.7 vs 5.5
- More opportunity: 90% snap share, 13 red-zone touches
Courtland Sutton and Michael Wilson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Michael Wilson holds the edge in expert consensus (WR38 to WR39). Courtland Sutton typically comes off the board first, around pick 79 (round 7) to Michael Wilson's pick 87. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Courtland Sutton at 174 PPR points (10.3 per game) versus Michael Wilson at 166.
Last season Michael Wilson carried the heavier workload (90% snap share, 68 touches to Courtland Sutton's 33), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Michael Wilson is the younger option (age 26), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Michael Wilson is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus, the bigger workload and more room to grow. Courtland Sutton carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Sutton | Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 174 | 166 |
| Points / game | 5.5 | 11.7 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #86 | #85 |
| ADP | 79 | 87 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR65 | WR22 |
| Snap share | 78% | 90% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 13 |
| Age | 31 | 26 |
| Bye week | 10 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Courtland Sutton or Michael Wilson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Courtland Sutton or Michael Wilson in 2026?
Michael Wilson is a clear call over Courtland Sutton for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, the bigger workload and more room to grow. Courtland Sutton carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Courtland Sutton or Michael Wilson?
Courtland Sutton carries the higher 2026 projection at 174 PPR points (10.3 per game), compared with 166 for Michael Wilson.
Where are Courtland Sutton and Michael Wilson being drafted?
Courtland Sutton has an ADP around pick 79 (round 7), while Michael Wilson goes closer to pick 87 (round 8).
Who is ranked higher, Courtland Sutton or Michael Wilson?
Expert consensus ranks Michael Wilson (WR38) ahead of Courtland Sutton (WR39) for 2026.
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