Emanuel Wilson is drawing real attention as a possible anytime touchdown scorer when the Seahawks face the Washington Commanders in Week 3.
The case starts with what he did in Week 2. Wilson ran for 92 yards in Seattle’s 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals, a performance that put him squarely in the mix for a bigger role going forward. That opportunity could grow even more if rookie running back Jadarian Price can’t handle a full workload on Sunday.
Price hurt his chest in the game against Arizona and was a limited participant in the Seahawks’ most recent practice on Thursday. If he sits out or is restricted, Wilson stands to pick up more work in the backfield and could have a better shot at getting into the end zone.
Sharp Football Analysis has already singled Wilson out as its anytime touchdown scorer pick for the matchup. Their reasoning centers on both his workload and the way Seattle used him in Week 2.
“It seems like Jadarian Pricewill be able to play this week, but Wilson was already a big part of the offense before Price left the game in Week 2. Through 3 quarters, Wilson had 9 carries to Price's 13.
More importantly, he had 3 goal-line carries, all in the first half. If the Seahawks control this game, as expected, Wilson should get a decent chunk of carries and some scoring opportunities.”
Wilson is listed at +220 on the anytime TD scorer prop at DraftKings Sportsbook. He has not scored a touchdown this season, and he has never topped five touchdowns from scrimmage in a season during his career. Even so, the combination of recent usage and scoring chances makes him a live bet to find the end zone against Washington.
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