Metcalf recorded five receptions on five targets for 126 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Vikings.
Metcalf found the end zone in his third straight game while also tallying his first 100-yard receiving game as a Steeler. He did the majority of his damage on an 80-yard touchdown early in the second quarter, which came nearly entirely after the catch. Metcalf continues to be Aaron Rodgers' favorite target among the downfield pass catchers, and he has at least 80 receiving yards in half of his four games in his nascent Steelers tenure.
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Steelers' DK Metcalf: WRs to Sit
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Metcalf has scored a touchdown in each of his past two games, but he combined for six catches for 52 yards on 10 targets in those outings against Seattle and New England. He's yet to top 12.3 PPR points in any game this season, and now he has to face the Vikings, who are No. 1 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Minnesota has held Drake London, Darnell Mooney, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to a combined 11 catches for 134 yards and no touchdowns. I would only start Metcalf in three-receiver leagues in this game in Ireland.
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Steelers' DK Metcalf: Hauls in TD against Pats
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Metcalf caught three of four targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Patriots.
The veteran wideout continues to build chemistry with new quarterback Aaron Rodgers, bringing down a 12-yard jump ball early in the second quarter -- a score that moved Rodgers past Brett Favre into fourth place on the NFL's career passing TD list. Metcalf has found the end zone in back-to-back games, but he isn't yet seeing the target volume as a Steeler that he was accustomed to in Seattle. He'll take a 10-135-2 line on 17 targets into a Week 4 clash with the Vikings.
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Steelers' DK Metcalf: First TD as Steeler
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Metcalf recorded three receptions on six targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-17 loss to the Seahawks.
The Steelers' passing attack took a significant step backward relative to Week 1, and Metcalf's output fell accordingly. He still led the team with six targets, though his longest gain went for only nine yards. Metcalf managed to salvage his day with a leaping two-yard touchdown shortly before halftime for his first score as a Steeler, though it was otherwise a forgettable performance.
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Steelers' DK Metcalf: Racks up 83 yards in Steelers debut
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Metcalf recorded four receptions on seven targets for 83 yards in Sunday's 34-32 win over the Jets.
Metcalf led the Steelers in targets and yards in his debut with the team, with the majority of his production coming after the catch. He logged long gains of 31 and 23 yards on quick screens in the first quarter before working over the middle for an 18-yard gain late in the third quarter. Jonnu Smith and Calvin Austin were also heavily targeted in the offense, so Metcalf may have inconsistent results. However, he had a strong Week 1 performance with his new team.
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Steelers' DK Metcalf: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Metcalf will likely see a lot of Sauce Gardner in this game, and Metcalf hasn't fared well when going up against the Jets' standout cornerback in the past. In two career meetings against Gardner, Metcalf was held to five catches for 69 yards on 14 targets. We'll see if things improve for Metcalf with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, and I would still start Metcalf in three-receiver leagues. But it's doubtful Metcalf will have a big outing based on how Gardner has done against him in the past. I'll take the under on Metcalf's receptions prop on FanDuel, which is 4.5.
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Steelers' DK Metcalf: Building chemistry with Rodgers
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Metcalf said at mandatory minicamp that while establishing a rapport with new quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the veteran signal-caller's "playmaking ability after a play breaks down" and "how quickly he releases the ball" have both stood out, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Since being dealt to Pittsburgh and signing a five-year, $150 million deal with his new team, Metcalf's outlook has improved significantly. The Steelers' signing of Rodgers to a one-year deal provides Metcalf with short-term stability at quarterback plus a signal-caller with the necessary timing to complement the strengths of his route tree. Moreover, the decision to trade George Pickens to Dallas leaves Metcalf entrenched as the unquestioned top target in the Steelers' passing game, with all of Robert Woods, Calvin Austin, Roman Wilson and TE Pat Freiermuth as ancillary options. Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith also indicated that his usual run-heavy tendencies could shift in 2025, saying "we didn't bring [Rodgers] in here and sign [Metcalf] for all that money to go run the wishbone," and that "you try to play to the strengths of your team."
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Puts in trade request
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Metcalf requested a trade from the Seahawks on Wednesday, and Seattle has agreed to explore moving the wideout, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Metcalf -- who has one year left on his contract -- is seeking a new deal, so any trade would likely be contingent on the acquiring team being willing to extend him. The 27-year-old wideout is coming off a season in which he posted a 66-992-5 receiving line over 15 games, and while that level of production represented a step back from previous years, Metcalf is still likely to draw ample interest around the league from teams looking to add a field-stretching playmaker. Seattle released longtime slot wideout Tyler Lockett on Wednesday, so the team's receiving corps could look dramatically different in 2025 if Metcalf is ultimately traded.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Finishes down year on high note
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Metcalf caught three of five targets for 53 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-25 win over the Rams.
Metcalf gave managers still competing in Week 18 a solid fantasy score after a rough go of things in the second half of the season. The physical wideout finished just eight yards shy of his fourth 1,000-yard campaign while ending with a career-low five touchdowns. After being involved in potential trade rumors in the final year of his current deal with Seattle-- coupled with the emergence of WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba -- it wouldn't be a shock to see Metcalf donning different team colors in 2025. Wherever he winds up calling home this upcoming offseason, it is clear that the 26-year-old Metcalf still possesses big-play ability if he can operate as a team's top option.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Three grabs in low-scoring victory
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Metcalf brought in all three targets for 42 yards in the Seahawks' 6-3 win over the Bears on Thursday night.
Metcalf finished second in receiving yards to Noah Fant and tied with multiple teammates for that slotting in receptions as well. The veteran receiver also drew a personal foul penalty late in the second quarter for an altercation with the Bears' Tyrique Stevenson in which he headbutted the cornerback, costing his team 15 yards on a drive that nevertheless ended in a field goal. Metcalf has maxed out at four receptions in six straight contests, but he could have a bigger role in a Week 18 road showdown with the Rams that may decide the NFC West.
Metcalf had three receptions on seven targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.
The Seahawks continued to manage Metcalf's lingering shoulder injury during the practice week, but it did not affect his availability for Sunday's contest. The physical wideout finally hit pay dirt with a 25-yard grab in the second quarter after scoring his last touchdown back in Week 7. Metcalf has fallen out of favor to Jaxon Smith-Njigba as Geno Smith's favorite target in the second half of the season, so it was encouraging for fantasy managers to see their guy get back in the mix despite finishing behind JSN in receiving yet again. The 27-year-old Metcalf will attempt to build off this positive performance against the Bears on Thursday Night Football in Week 17.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Full participant Thursday
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Metcalf (shoulder) was a full practice participant Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Metcalf followed up Wednesday's absence with full participation one day later, setting him up to continue to play through a shoulder issue for a fourth consecutive contest. In the previous three outings, he gathered in 11 of 18 targets for 143 yards and no touchdowns.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Limited to three receptions Sunday
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Metcalf collected all three of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Packers.
Metcalf actually finished as Seattle's second-leading receiver despite seeing his fewest targets to date in 2024. That statistic highlights how poor of a passing performance Geno Smith (knee) and Sam Howell combined for against the Packers' rabid defense. Metcalf has taken a backseat to Jaxon Smith-Njigba (10-83-0) in the second half of the season, but the former still holds fantasy value heading into a Week 16 matchup against the Vikings.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Still dealing with shoulder issue
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Metcalf (shoulder) was limited at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Metcalf now has had his practice reps impacted for a third consecutive week due to a shoulder issue, but he still was able to play Weeks 13 and 14, combining for eight catches (on 15 targets) for 115 yards and no touchdowns. Friday's injury report may provide some clarity regarding his status ahead of Sunday's contest against the Packers.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Gains 49 yards on four catches
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Metcalf had four receptions (on six targets) for 49 yards in Sunday's 30-18 win over Arizona.
Metcalf finished second in targets behind running back Zach Charbonnet (seven) while checking in third in receiving yards behind Charbonnet and fellow wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The 27-year-old Metcalf's modest production out of the team's Week 10 bye may have fantasy managers concerned, but the wideout has maintained a high floor of 4.8 receptions and 61.0 yards during the mild four-game cold spell. Keep faith in Metcalf, as the Seahawks may require more from their receivers at home against Green Bay next Sunday.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Cleared to play
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Metcalf (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Arizona, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
His downgrade from limited participation Wednesday to non-participation Thursday appears to have been about maintenance rather than indicating any kind of setback. Metcalf played through the same shoulder injury last week after missing two practices, catching four of nine targets for 66 yards in a 26-21 win over the Jets.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Bust Alert (Start/Sit)
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Metcalf banged up his knee in Week 13 at the Jets, and he's been dealing with a shoulder injury recently as well. It might explain his poor level of play since he's combined for eight catches for 125 yards and no touchdowns on 14 targets in his past two outings, and he scored 10.6 PPR points or less in each game. One of those games was against Arizona in Week 12 when he had four catches for 59 yards on five targets, and he doesn't have a good history against the Cardinals. In his past five games against Arizona, Metcalf has 17 catches for 198 yards and one touchdown, and he scored 10.8 PPR points or less in four of those games. The Cardinals have also allowed just one touchdown to a receiver in their past six games, and I would only start Metcalf in three-receiver leagues in Week 14.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Still bothered by shoulder issue
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Metcalf was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Metcalf was absent for two plays during this past Sunday's win at the Jets due to a knee issue, which he touched on Wednesday. "My foot went numb," he told Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune. "(A doctor) came over, said what's wrong?" The situation was the result of a nerve in Metcalf's knee getting hit, causing the numbing sensation in his foot. Fortunately for the wide receiver, it was a temporary concern, while the shoulder issue that affected his practice reps last week continues to bother him. Metcalf will have sessions Thursday and Friday to prove his health ahead of Sunday's game at Arizona.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Tweaks knee in win over Jets
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Metcalf missed two plays during Sunday's 26-21 win over the Jets to have his knee examined by trainers, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports. "He tweaked his knee," coach Mike Macdonald said of Metcalf after the game. "Then we did a bunch of tests and stuff, and I think he's doing all right right now."
Metcalf's prompt return to the game coupled with his coach's postgame comments suggest the injury probably won't affect Metcalf's availability moving forward, but the star wide receiver's practice participation will still bear monitoring as Seattle prepares for a pivotal Week 14 matchup against the NFC West rival Cardinals. He came into Sunday's win nursing a shoulder injury, so Metcalf's a bit banged up for the stretch run. Metcalf's brief two-play absence occurred in the third quarter, and he caught a pass on his first play after checking back in before drawing a key pass interference call on the following drive.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Remains DNP on Thursday
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Metcalf (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's injury report, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
The Seahawks may be exercising caution with two of their top wide receivers, but neither Metcalf nor Tyler Lockett (knee) have logged any on-field work this week, leaving just one more chance to do so ahead of the weekend. Friday's practice likely will be key for Metcalf's odds to be available Sunday at the Jets.
