What is Michael Wilson: Cardinals receiver, back in Week 8 game vs. Cowboys
Michael Wilson is a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL, and he left and returned to the team's Week 8 game in Dallas on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. He is an American player who previously played college football at Stanford University.
Why it's in the news
Wilson left the Cardinals' Week 8 game against the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 1, 2026, after a hard fall on a deep pass, then returned in the third quarter. His availability drew attention from fantasy football players.
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Background
Wilson went to the team's medical tent late in the second quarter after diving for a deep pass from quarterback Jacoby Brissett. He was slow to get up from the turf, and his injury was listed as undisclosed.
He was back on the field in the third quarter. Running back Jeremiyah Love and wide receiver Kendrick Bourne both left that game with ankle injuries, which left Wilson as a likely top target for Brissett for the rest of the game.
The Cardinals entered Week 8 looking for a third win of the 2026 season, and, head coach Mike LaFleur's roster was positioning to be relatively healthy heading into the matchup against the Cowboys.
What people are asking
Did Michael Wilson return to the Cowboys game?
Yes. He returned to the Cardinals' Week 8 game in Dallas on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in the third quarter.
Who is Michael Wilson's college team?
Wilson played college football for Stanford University.