by Eric Stashin (aka The Rotoprofessor)

Remember when Wilson was the darling of the league early in the season? That seems like a distant memory, as he has seen his numbers decline recently. It’s been very apparent the past two weeks:

10/26 at Carolina – 199 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

11/2 vs. Oakland – 179 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT

Is it a coincidence that these struggles have come since the trade of Percy Harvin? Maybe, but that just feels like an easy excuse. Keep in mind that Wilson has thrown for 201 yards or fewer in four of his past five games. One of those games was saved by a 100+ yard rushing performance (he’s actually had two in his past five games), but that’s simply not something we can depend on.

His matchup this week against the Giants is a favorable one, though we would’ve thought the same thing about his previous two games. After that? Things get significantly tougher:

at Kansas City

vs. Arizona

at San Francisco

at Philadelphia

vs. San Francisco

at Arizona

Kansas City and San Francisco are in the bottom six in regards to fewest points allowed per game to opposing QB. Arizona is in the middle of the pack, though over the last four weeks they are averaging the ninth fewest. Simply put, it’s going to be tough sledding.

While we wouldn’t call Wilson a must sell, you could certainly argue that now is the perfect time. Other owners still have fond memories of his early season succes, while his outlook moving forward is mediocre at best (especially now without his most explosive weapon).

We’d lean towards trading him, if the value is there, so kick the tires and see what you can get.

Sources – ESPN, NFL.com

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