Wilson has been Miami's more productive quarterback in camp, delivering 20-of-32 for 247 yards and a TD across two preseason games with no interceptions. He’s seen more red-zone snaps and appears steadier in the offense than Ewers, giving him a clearer path to the No. 2 role behind Tagovailoa, though nothing is locked in before the regular season. The coaching staff remains cautious, but Wilson’s consistency stands out as the best evidence of a functional backup scenario.

Wilson started the second preseason game and looked more comfortable running the offense, delivering a TD to Eskridge without turning the ball over. He avoided the four-sack debut from Chicago and showed improved presence and decision-making behind smoother reads.

Wilson’s drive to secure a trusted backup role under McDaniel dominated the practice narrative. He threw 23 times with notable comfort in the offense, improving from the previous week while teams tested his read progressions and huddle operation. The goal was clear: prove enough to guarantee a stable understudy behind Tagovailoa, even if the team remains open to future evolution.

Wilson showed moments of poise but also exposed some execution gaps, including a deep-ball underthrow that killed a potential TD. His veteran presence as a backup remains valuable, yet his ceiling appears capped unless injuries or scheme shifts create extended opportunities.

Wilson led Miami’s first-half attack with 151 passing yards and a touchdown, showing solid decision-making and timing when operating the Fish’s depth behind Tagovailoa. His performance signals potential late-season opportunities if injuries or rest limit the starter, making him a speculative bench option in deeper fantasy rosters.