Metchie will compete for a role in Houston's offense this season, but he has minimal Fantasy value coming into the year. He's not worth drafting in the majority of leagues. We'll see if Metchie can earn playing time behind Nico Collins and Christian Kirk, especially with Tank Dell (knee) hurt, but the Texans also have two rookies for Metchie to contend with in Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. In two seasons with Houston, Metchie has posted minimal production with 40 catches for 412 yards and one touchdown on 67 targets in 29 games. This could be his chance to prove himself if he gets extended playing time, but if that happens then you can add Metchie off the waiver wire in deeper leagues.
Eagles' John Metchie: One catch in preseason finale
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Metchie caught one of two targets for 14 yards in Friday's 19-17 preseason win over the Jets.
Metchie made his Eagles debut after being acquired in a trade from the Texans on Sunday. With Philadelphia's preseason now concluded, Metchie is set to begin the regular season in a depth role, though Jahan Dotson didn't do much last season to cement himself as the No. 3 wide receiver behind A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (groin).
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Eagles' John Metchie: Dealt to Philadelphia
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The Texans are trading Metchie to the Eagles on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported.
In exchange, the Texans will acquire tight end Harrison Bryant and a 2026 fifth-round pick while also sending a 2026 sixth-round pick to Houston, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Metchie has played a rotational role in Houston's offense since missing his entire rookie campaign due to illness. The 2022 second-round pick caught 24 of 37 targets for 254 yards over 13 regular-season games last year, and it looked like he was in line to open the regular season as Houston's No. 3 wide receiver, as there's still no timetable on when wideout Tank Dell will return after suffering a significant knee injury last December. Instead, his departure should open up more opportunities for the Texans' rookie wideouts, second-rounder Jayden Higgins and third-rounder Jaylin Noel. Meanwhile, Metchie likely will compete with Johnny Wilson for a role behind returning wideouts A.J. Brown (hamstring), DeVonta Smith and Jahan Dotson in Philadelphia.
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Texans' John Metchie: Comes up big in preseason opener
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Metchie caught five of eight targets for 45 yards while adding 23 yards on one kickoff return in Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Vikings.
With Nico Collins and Christian Kirk both held out of the lineup, Metchie got the start and made a quick impact, catching an 18-yard strike from Davis Mills in the first quarter to help set up the Texans' only touchdown of the day. Rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel are the favorites to claim the No. 3 spot on the depth chart to open the regular season preseason while Tank Dell (knee) remains out with a knee injury, but if the youngsters don't seem ready, Metchie -- a one-time top prospect in his own right who was a second-round pick in 2022 -- might find himself in a bigger role than expected.
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Texans' John Metchie: Limited production on eight targets
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Metchie recorded four receptions on eight targets for 28 yards in Saturday's 32-12 win over the Chargers. He also lost a fumble.
Metchie's day got off to a rough start, as he fumbled after a seven-yard reception on Houston's first offensive play of the game. He recovered to tie for the team lead with eight targets, though he was inefficient with his opportunity and also tallied a long catch of only 10 yards. He should maintain a key role throughout Houston's postseason run due to both Stefon Diggs (knee) and Tank Dell (knee) being sidelined for the long term.
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Texans' John Metchie: Full practice, but questionable
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Metchie (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card round game against the Chargers after practicing fully Thursday.
Metchie, who was listed as a non-participant Tuesday, was limited Wednesday and closed out the Texans' practice week with an uncapped session Thursday, which bodes well for his chances of being available for Saturday's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. If, however, Metchie ends up limited or out versus Los Angeles, added snaps behind top wideout Nico Collins would be available for some combination of Robert Woods, Diontae Johnson and Xavier Hutchinson.
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Texans' John Metchie: Misses practice with shoulder issue
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Metchie didn't practice Tuesday due to a shoulder injury.
Metchie exited Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans in the third quarter after taking a hit from Daryl Worley, and the wideout was sent for a concussion check. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Metchie passed all concussion testing, but he apparently suffered a shoulder injury on the hit, leaving his status for Saturday's wild-card game against the Chargers up in the air. Metchie finished the regular season with 24 catches for 254 yards and one touchdown on 37 targets over 13 games.
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Texans' John Metchie: Getting concussion check
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Metchie is under evaluation for a head injury during Sunday's game at Tennessee.
Metchie was on the receiving end of a big hit from Titans safety Daryl Worley late in the third quarter that drew a flag for unnecessary roughness. The wide receiver was able to walk to the sideline of his own volition but went straight to the sideline tent. If Metchie is diagnosed with a concussion, he'll end Week 18 with two catches (on three targets) for 24 yards.
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Texans' John Metchie: Returns with elevated role
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Metchie (shoulder) recorded five receptions for 48 yards on eight targets in Wednesday's 31-2 loss to Baltimore.
Metchie returned from a one-game absence due to the shoulder injury and found himself in an elevated role in the passing game after wideout Tank Dell suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 16. The 24-year-old Metchie led the Texans in targets Wednesday, with the eight passing-game looks representing a season-high total. Metchie's increased usage should put him on the map as a lineup option in deeper fantasy formats in Houston's regular-season finale against the Titans next weekend.
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Texans' John Metchie: Listed as full Monday
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Metchie (shoulder) was listed as a full participant on Monday's injury report.
Metchie didn't practice last week before being ruled out ahead of this past Saturday's game at Kansas City. Since then, he followed Sunday's limited listing with an upgrade to full activity one day later, indicating he's past the shoulder injury that sidelined him in Week 16. Prior to the recent absence, Metchie had recorded at least one catch in five consecutive contests en route to a 13-146-1 line on 18 targets.
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Texans' John Metchie: Estimated as limited Sunday
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Metchie (shoulder) was listed as limited on Sunday's practice estimate, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The Texans played the Chiefs on Saturday, so the team didn't actually hold a practice a day later. In any case, the status of Metchie -- who was inactive against Kansas City -- gains added import ahead of Wednesday's game against the Ravens, given that fellow wideout Tank Dell is in line to miss time with a knee injury.
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Texans' John Metchie: Won't play Saturday vs. Kansas City
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Metchie (shoulder) did not practice Thursday and has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chiefs.
Metchie was unable to practice all week due to a shoulder injury he suffered against the Dolphins this past Sunday. With Metchie ruled out for Saturday's game, his next opportunity to play will be Christmas Day against the Ravens. Robert Woods and Xavier Hutchinson are the top candidates to serve as the Texans' No. 3 wide receiver behind Nico Collins and Tank Dell on Saturday due to Metchie's injury.
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Texans' John Metchie: Two grabs in win
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Metchie caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over Jacksonville in Week 13.
Metchie operated as the third wideout but had little impact, although one of his targets did come in the red zone. Xavier Hutchinson (shoulder) was inactive, and his workload was distributed among Metchie (31 snaps), Robert Woods (21) and Jared Wayne (16). The passing game played out as it has the last few weeks, with Nico Collins (11 targets), Dalton Schultz (seven) and Tank Dell (four) being the main components. Metchie had a recent bump in activity, but that appears to have dimmed since Collins returned from a stint on the IR due to a hamstring injury.
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Texans' John Metchie: One touch in loss
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Metchie caught one of three targets for six yards in Sunday's 32-27 loss to Tennessee in Week 12.
Metchie's activity has picked up dramatically since injuries hit the Houston wide receiver room, and he's garnered 18 targets over the last five weeks. He's had varying degrees of success, but now that Nico Collins is back, Metchie is fighting for whatever scraps aren't allotted to Collins, Tank Dell or the team's tight ends.
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Texans' John Metchie: Three targets in win
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Metchie caught all three of his targets for 33 yards in Monday's 34-10 win over Dallas.
Metchie's recent workload increase receded due to the return of Nico Collins, who missed five weeks due to a hamstring injury. Metchie appears to have used Collins' absence to win the No. 3 receiver role, slotting behind Collins and Tank Dell. Metchie (39 snaps) was on the field more than Xavier Hutchinson (28) or Robert Woods (20) and has 11 receptions on 15 targets for 136 yards and one touchdown over the last four weeks. Metchie's playing time could take a hit in the coming weeks when the Texans feel comfortable giving Collins more than the 30 snaps he had Monday.
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Texans' John Metchie III: Week 11 Waiver Priority List
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Metchie is really only worth adding if Nico Collins (hamstring) remains out for the Texans, but Collins is expected to return in Week 11. That said, Metchie looked great in Week 10 against the Lions with five catches for 74 yards and a touchdown on six targets. I doubt he will get consistent targets when Collins and Tank Dell are healthy, but in deeper leagues, you should add Metchie just to see what develops for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Texans' John Metchie: Breaks out against Lions
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Metchie recorded five receptions on six targets for 74 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions.
Metchie enjoyed the most productive game of his career and paced the Texans with 74 receiving yards. He was particularly impressive on a possession just before halftime, initially hauling in a deep 25-yard pass before capping the drive with a 15-yard touchdown reception -- the first of his career. While Nico Collins (hamstring) is likely to be back in Week 11 against the Cowboys, Metchie could have the chance to earn a larger role across the second half of the season due to the underwhelming showings from Tank Dell.
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Texans' John Metchie: Two targets in loss
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Metchie failed to catch either of his two targets in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the Jets in Week 9.
With the team's top wideouts sidelined, Metchie was in line to take on a greater role, but it didn't work out that way. Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud spent much of the night running away from or getting hit by Jets defenders, which made a mess of the passing attack. Metchie, who played a season-high 50 snaps, and fellow wideout Xavier Hutchinson (59 snaps, three targets, no catches) were non-factors in the loss.
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Texans' John Metchie III: Week 9 Waiver Priority List
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Stefon Diggs (knee) is lost for the season, and Nico Collins (hamstring) remains on injured reserve. That opens the door for Metchie, Robert Woods (1 percent rostered), and Xavier Hutchinson (1 percent) to step up, at least until Collins returns. Diggs was injured in Week 8 against the Colts, and Metchie had three catches for 29 yards on four targets, with two of his targets coming on the same drive Diggs was injured. Woods had two catches for 18 yards on two targets against the Colts, and Hutchinson had one catch for 19 yards on one target. All of these receivers are only worth 1 percent of your remaining FAB, and I rank them Metchie, Woods, and Hutchinson heading into Week 9 against the Jets.
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Texans' John Metchie: Active for first time
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Metchie caught his lone target for seven yards in Sunday's 24-20 win over Jacksonville.
Metchie was active for the first time in four games, filling the roster spot opened up due to Tank Dell (chest) being inactive. Metchie was on the field for just nine snaps. Xavier Hutchinson (13 snaps) has held down the fifth wideout spot when all hands are healthy.
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Texans' John Metchie: Inactive in Week 2
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Metchie (coach's decision) was inactive for Week 2 against the Bears.
Metchie has not suited up for either of the Texans' first two games, as it appears the coaching staff prefers Xavier Hutchinson as the fifth wideout while allotting a spot to Steven Sims as a returner.
