Russell Wilson Fantasy Week 18: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Bengals

Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Cincinnati Bengals and their 24th-ranked passing defense (230.0 yards allowed per game) in Week 18, on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET.

Daily fantasy players, is Wilson worth considering for his upcoming game versus the Bengals? Keep reading, because we can help you make the correct decision.

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Wilson vs. Bengals Game Info

• Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
• Game Day: January 4, 2025
• Game Time: 8:00 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 16.2
• Projected Passing Yards: 217.59
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.51
• Projected Rushing Yards: 22.31
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.14

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Wilson Fantasy Performance

• Among players at the QB position, Wilson is currently the 24th-ranked player in fantasy (51st overall), with 161.3 total fantasy points (16.1 per game).
• Through his last three games, Wilson has connected on 59-of-92 throws for 550 yards, with three passing touchdowns and two interceptions, resulting in 41.5 total fantasy points (13.8 per game). With his legs, he's added 95 rushing yards on 13 attempts with one TD.
• Wilson has piled up 1,122 passing yards (103-of-156) with eight TDs and three picks in his last five games, leading to 84.4 fantasy points (16.9 per game) during that stretch. On the ground, he's contributed 115 yards rushing on 22 carries with one touchdown.
• The highlight of Wilson's fantasy season was a Week 13 performance against the Cincinnati Bengals, a matchup in which he posted 26.9 fantasy points (3 carries, 3 yards).
• From a fantasy perspective, Russell Wilson's game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11 was his worst of the campaign, as he posted 6.3 fantasy points. He passed for 205 yards and zero touchdowns, and threw one pick on the day.

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Bengals Defensive Performance

• Cincinnati has allowed two players to put up more than 300 yards passing in a game this season.
• The Bengals have given up at least one passing TD to 13 opposing QBs this year.
• A total of 10 players have thrown for at least two TDs versus Cincinnati this year.
• The Bengals have allowed four players to throw for three or more touchdowns in a game this year.
• Cincinnati has allowed six players to pile up over 100 yards receiving in a game this season.
• The Bengals have allowed 27 players to catch a TD pass versus them this season.
• A total of two players have hauled in more than one TD pass versus Cincinnati this season.
• The Bengals have given up more than 100 yards on the ground to four players this season.
• Cincinnati has given up at least one rushing TD to 16 players this season.
• The Bengals have allowed two players to score more than one rushing touchdown in a game this season.

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