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With Tyson Campbell sidelined, Denzel Ward has followed DK Metcalf to open the second half.
Why it's #1 DK Metcalf (top-150)
10 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- 2d Alan Saunders (X) #Browns RB Quinshon Judkins with a nice catch and run for a first down, but then catches another penalty for taunting. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Rodgers looks deep for DK Metcalf, who bobbles it and it's intercepted by Denzel Ward. Works out to be a long punt, but man, what a missed opportunity.
- 2d Alan Saunders (X) Rodgers looks deep for DK Metcalf, who bobbles it and it's intercepted by Denzel Ward. Works out to be a long punt, but man, what a missed opportunity. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Call is overturned upon review. Warren's butt hit just before the ball came out. He's still in the game.
- 2d Dusty Evely (Bluesky) Aaron Rodgers is going to take DK Metcalf out to the Pine Barrens
- 2d Daryl Ruiter (X) #Browns CB Denzel Ward with an interception, rebounding the ball that bounced off #Steelers WR DK Metcalf. 1st & 10 at their own 27
- 2d Brooke Pryor (X) About as brutal a drop as DK Metcalf's had all season · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: Aaron Rodgers had DK Metcalf wide open, but Metcalf drops the pass and Denzel Ward recovers in time to intercept it. Browns offense takes over at the Steelers 27.
- 2d Nick Farabaugh (X) DK Metcalf is wide open, but bobbles the football and Denzel Ward comes in to pick it off.
- 2d Brooke Pryor (X) Aaron Rodgers had DK Metcalf wide open, but Metcalf drops the pass and Denzel Ward recovers in time to intercept it. Browns offense takes over at the Steelers 27.
- 2d Daniel Oyefusi (X) Ward gets a third-down PBU on Metcalf and the Browns force a punt to open the half. · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: With Tyson Campbell sidelined, Denzel Ward has followed DK Metcalf to open the second half.
- 2d Daniel Oyefusi (X) With Tyson Campbell sidelined, Denzel Ward has followed DK Metcalf to open the second half.
- 2d Nick Farabaugh (X) DK Metcalf on first down
- 2d Nick Farabaugh (X) DK Metcalf wasn't announced as a starter pregame. Not sure why that was, but he's out there with the starting offense to kick off this game.
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The #Steelers have removed the injury designation for WR DK Metcalf, who had been questionable to play with an illness.
Metcalf will play against the #Buccaneers on Sunday. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have added tight end Pat Freiermuth to their injury report for Sunday's game against the #Buccaneers.
He is questionable to play with a calf injury.
Why it's #2 Questionable · DK Metcalf (top-150) · 10 reports
Cleared Questionable Expected to play
11 more updatesfrom 10 sources
- Oct 17 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers WR Brandon Johnson will likely make his first appearance in 2026 after being elevated today. Johnson played three games with the team in 2024 and caught one pass. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers WR Brandon Smith will be a practice squad elevation for the second week in a row, and will likely start at Z in 11 personnel with DK Metcalf and Germie Bernard.
- Oct 17 Greg Auman (X) Steelers' receivers for Sunday vs. Bucs: DK Metcalf rookie Germie Bernard (13-140-0 this season) rookie Kaden Wetjen (only returns this season) Brandon Johnson (last NFL catch in 2024) Brandon Smith (zero career catches)
- Oct 17 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers WR Brandon Smith will be a practice squad elevation for the second week in a row, and will likely start at Z in 11 personnel with DK Metcalf and Germie Bernard. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers chose to sign RB Lew Nichols to the active roster, even though Rico Dowdle (QUES-toe) was a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday.
- Oct 17 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have removed the injury designation for WR DK Metcalf, who had been questionable to play with an illness. Metcalf will play against the #Buccaneers on Sunday. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have added tight end Pat Freiermuth to their injury report for Sunday's game against the #Buccaneers. He is questionable to play with a calf injury.
- Oct 17 Mark Kaboly (X) Steelers at TE Pat Freiermuth to the injury report (calf). He's questionable. DK Metcalf has been removed from the injury report.+1
- Oct 17 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Steelers have added TE Pat Freiermuth (calf) to the injury report and he is now questionable for Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. Additionally, WR DK Metcalf (illness) has been removed from the injury report and will not have an injury designation for Sunday’s game.+1
- Oct 17 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Pryor] WR DK Metcalf (illness) has been removed from the injury report and is good to go vs. Tampa TE Pat Freiermuth (calf) has been added to the injury report and is questionable+1
- Oct 17 Mike Garafolo (X) Good news, bad news for the #Steelers: WR DK Metcalf (illness) is off the injury report and good to go for tomorrow vs. the #Buccaneers. TE Pat Freiermuth (calf) is now questionable.
- Oct 17 Steelers Team Site Four-Down Territory: Teacher(s) and student
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DK Metcalf: Questionable
Est. return: Oct 18
Why it's #3 Questionable · DK Metcalf (top-150) · 9 reports
8 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- Oct 16 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Questionable WR - Chris Olave, AJ Brown, DK Metcalf, DJ Moore, Joshua Palmer, Brenen Thompson, Omar Cooper Jr., Ja'Kobi Lane, Savion Williams, KeAndre Lambert-Smith TE - Tyler Warren, Kenyon Sadiq, Eli Stowers, Grant Calcaterra, Will Mallory
- Oct 16 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 6 Friday Injury Report and Game Status DNP/OUT WR Ben Skowronek (calf) WR Roman Wilson (finger) LP/OUT SS DeShon Elliott (knee) DNP/QUES WR DK Metcalf (illness) LP/QUES CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist) CB Jamel Dean (ankle) FP/QUES RB Rico Dowdle (toe) DT Keeanu Benton (ankle)+1
- Oct 16 Brooke Pryor (X) DeShon Elliott won’t be activated off IR in time for Sunday’s game vs. Tampa, putting him on track to make his season debut in Paris. DK Metcalf missed practice today with an illness and is questionable for Sunday — something to keep an eye on with three other receivers out.
- Oct 16 ESPN NFL Injury Report DK Metcalf: Questionable
- Oct 16 Pro Football Talk DK Metcalf is questionable for Sunday after missing practice with an illness
- Oct 16 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) DK Metcalf (illness) questionable, sits out Friday
- Oct 16 Nick Farabaugh (X) Keeanu Benton (ankle), Jamel Dean (ankle), Rico Dowdle (toe), Jalen Ramsey (wrist), and DK Metcalf (illness) are all questionable to play. DeShon Elliott (knee), Roman Wilson (finger), and Ben Skowronek (calf) will miss sunday’s game.
- Oct 16 Nick Farabaugh (X) DK Metcalf was added to the injury report today with an illness. He’s questionable to play Sunday.
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#Steelers defense gives up a long drive, but tightens in the red zone.
Shrader out for a short FGA. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have ruled WR Roman Wilson OUT with a hand injury and WR Ben Skowronek OUT with a calf injury.
Available WRs:
DK Metcalf
Germie Bernard
Brandon Smith
Kaden Wetjen
13 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Oct 11 Mark Kaboly (X) Steelers are down to 4 wide receivers -- DK Metcalf, Germie Bernard, Brandon Smith, Kaden Wetjen. Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek are out.
- Oct 11 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers defense gives up a long drive, but tightens in the red zone. Shrader out for a short FGA. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have ruled WR Roman Wilson OUT with a hand injury and WR Ben Skowronek OUT with a calf injury. Available WRs: DK Metcalf Germie Bernard Brandon Smith Kaden Wetjen
- Oct 11 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have ruled WR Roman Wilson OUT with a hand injury and WR Ben Skowronek OUT with a calf injury. Available WRs: DK Metcalf Germie Bernard Brandon Smith Kaden Wetjen · Quoting Alan Saunders: T.J. Watt has his helmet on and looks good to go to start the third quarter. No Ben Skowronek for the kickoff.
- Oct 11 Nick Farabaugh (X) With Ben Skowronek already hurt as well, the Steelers are down to 4 healthy WRs: DK Metcalf Germie Bernard Kaden Wetjen Brandon Smith · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Roman Wilson comes up grabbing his hand after the incompletion and heads straight into the locker room before the half.
- Oct 11 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers move the ball on 3rd and 5 with DK Metcalf going to the ground to move the sticks.
- Oct 11 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers WR DK Metcalf has the name Nolan Wells written on the back of his helmet today. Wells, a Mississippi teenager, died in June after going missing on a boat trip to a remote island. A Mississippi grand jury recently declined to indict anyone involving his death.+1
- Oct 11 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers move the chains on 3rd and 4 via a DPI call on Charvarius Ward who was in coverage against DK Metcalf.
- Oct 11 Alan Saunders (X) Touchdown, #Steelers. Aaron Rodgers toakes a huge hit, dumps it off to Jaylen Warren, who rumbled down the right sideline with DK Metcalf blocking. 80-yard TD. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Shrader's try, officially 57 yards, is easily good. #Colts went just 22 yards in 7 plays, 3:24, but come away with points. IND 3 PIT 0 8:57, 1Q+1
- Oct 11 Nick Farabaugh (X) Rodgers got walloped on this play but stood in there. DK Metcalf with excellent blocking helped spring Warren right up the sideline to house it. · Quoting NFL: Jaylen Warren with the 80-yard touchdown! @INDvsPIT on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on @NFLPlus
- Oct 11 Alan Saunders (X) Bo$ XP is good. #Steelers quick strike. One play, 80 yards. PIT 7 IND 3 8:45, 1Q · Quoting Alan Saunders: Touchdown, #Steelers. Aaron Rodgers take a huge hit, dumps it off to Jaylen Warren, who rumbled down the right sideline with DK Metcalf blocking. 80-yard TD.
- Oct 11 Brooke Pryor (X) Rain has mostly stopped at Acrisure Stadium, but the dampness is clearly affecting the game early. Jaylen Warren slipped on one catch, DK Metcalf fumbled after a catch and then recovered it. Messy start this afternoon.
- Oct 11 Denny Carter (Bluesky) DK Metcalf gave Sauce Gardner the “who” treatment lol
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Two long completions to DK Metcalf down the left sideline, and now the #Browns trainers are out to look at Tyson Campbell.
Appears to be a calf. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Wilson is back out with his helmet on.
26 more updatesfrom 10 sources
- Oct 2 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) DK Metcalf quiet until fourth quarter of loss
- Oct 1 Alan Saunders (X) Steelers take a delay of game penalty coming out of the injury timeout. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Two long completions to DK Metcalf down the left sideline, and now the #Browns trainers are out to look at Tyson Campbell. Appears to be a calf.
- Oct 1 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Denzel Ward moved over to DK Metcalf's side after Tyson Campbell exited because of injury. Something to watch.
- Oct 1 Spencer German (Bluesky) Tyson Campbell is down after the big catch by DK Metcalf. May be some cramping. He was walking back to the huddle then just took a seat. Now walks off with trainers.
- Oct 1 Daryl Ruiter (X) Aaron Rodgers to DK Metcalf twice - 22 and 27 yards - to move #Steelers to the #Browns 12 with 2:09 remaining+1
- Oct 1 Alan Saunders (X) Two long completions to DK Metcalf down the left sideline, and now the #Browns trainers are out to look at Tyson Campbell. Appears to be a calf. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Wilson is back out with his helmet on.
- Oct 1 Nick Farabaugh (X) Metcalf makes another big play down the same sideline for 27 yards. Steelers at the Browns 12. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: DK Metcalf makes a contested grab down the sideline for 22 yards into Browns territory.
- Oct 1 Nick Farabaugh (X) DK Metcalf makes a contested grab down the sideline for 22 yards into Browns territory.
- Oct 1 Alan Saunders (X) Touchdown, #Steelers. Rodgers scrambles right and finds Darnell Washington, who made a sliding catch. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers hit a deep ball. Rodgers to DK Metcalf down the middle for 43 yards.+1
- Oct 1 Nick Farabaugh (X) DK Metcalf makes an excellent grab 43 yards down the field on a shot play to put the Steelers deep in Browns territory. On the next play, Iheanachor gets beat around the edge and Rodgers is sacked.
- Oct 1 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers hit a deep ball. Rodgers to DK Metcalf down the middle for 43 yards. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Call is overturned. The pass was tipped by Sawyer, therefore no DPI. #Steelers take over at their own 23. Huge break.
- Oct 1 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Steelers halftime WR snap count DK Metcalf 37 Michael Pittman Jr. 26 Roman Wilson 12 Germie Bernard 12 Ben Skowronek 4 Out of 38 plays+2
- Oct 1 Brooke Pryor (X) Momentum changed in a hurry in the second quarter in Cleveland. Rodgers makes a dangerous throw to DK Metcalf in the middle of three defenders on third down. No one comes down with it, but rookie safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was close.
- Oct 1 Alan Saunders (X) #Browns DT Mason Graham is down on the ground and appears to be a in good deal of pain. He was away from the play on a Jaylen Warren run. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers get their second straight third-down conversion on a pass to DK Metcalf, but then Metcalf takes a post-play personal foul for taunting.+1
- Oct 1 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers get 5 yards back for free on an illegal contact call on Denzel Ward. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: DK Metcalf catches the ball for a first down on 3rd and 3 to move the chains but gets nailed for unsportsmanlike conduct for taunting after the reception to back them up 15 yards.
- Oct 1 Brooke Pryor (X) DK Metcalf giveth, DK Metcalf taketh away. Metcalf picked up 22 yards so far on this drive with a 15-yard gain and a 7-yard gain, but an unsportsmanlike penalty takes away 15 yards.
- Oct 1 Nick Farabaugh (X) DK Metcalf catches the ball for a first down on 3rd and 3 to move the chains but gets nailed for unsportsmanlike conduct for taunting after the reception to back them up 15 yards.
- Oct 1 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers get their second straight third-down conversion on a pass to DK Metcalf, but then Metcalf takes a post-play personal foul for taunting. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers offensive starters Metcalf Iheanachor Hoffman Frazier Rodgers Warren McCormick Fautanu Freiermuth Washington Pittman
- Oct 1 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers convert on 3rd and 11 after a false start by Michael Pittman with a screen to DK Metcalf who knifes up the middle of the field for 15 yards.
- Oct 1 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Steelers starting skill plays HB Jaylen Warren WR DK Metcalf WR Michael Pittman Jr. TE Darnell Washington TE Pat Freiermuth
- Oct 1 Field Gulls (Bluesky) Seahawks fan chat: DK Metcalf’s Steelers take on Jared Verse’s Browns
- Oct 1 FTN (Bluesky) Thursday night game pits two AFC North rivals against one another — who does like in this Browns vs. Steelers matchup? Our data from FTN's Stats & Charting seems to suggest WR DK Metcalf should be able to go off against Cleveland's weak secondary. Fantasy managers, take note! 🏈
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Mike McCarthy admits the #Steelers could have done better on the final play of the game against the #Browns, when it appeared that DK Metcalf was open short, and they could have called a timeout to try a field goal.
"We needed to convert that play." · Quoting Alan Saunders: Mike McCarthy updates #Steelers injuries:
DT Derrick Harmon (foot) will go on IR.
CB Jamel Dean (ankle) will be evaluated Wednesday morning.
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Oct 5 Alan Saunders (X) Mike McCarthy admits the #Steelers could have done better on the final play of the game against the #Browns, when it appeared that DK Metcalf was open short, and they could have called a timeout to try a field goal. "We needed to convert that play." · Quoting Alan Saunders: Mike McCarthy updates #Steelers injuries: DT Derrick Harmon (foot) will go on IR. CB Jamel Dean (ankle) will be evaluated Wednesday morning.+1
- Oct 5 Alan Saunders (X) McCarthy on the #Steelers CB room, without Joey Porter Jr. and Jamel Dean "We'll be ready to go. ... We'll continue to work the players that are there." · Quoting Alan Saunders: Mike McCarthy admits the #Steelers could have done better on the final play of the game against the #Browns, when it appeared that DK Metcalf was open short, and they could have called a timeout to try a field goal. "We needed to convert that play."
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Marcus Jones indicated the #Patriots game plan (blitzing and a Gonzalez shadow on DK Metcalf) didn't change much when #Steelers WR Michael Pittman was ruled out Saturday.
Jones: "It wasn't really like too much of a change when it came down to that part of how we're thinking." · Quoting Andrew Callahan: When did Christian Gonzalez know he would shadow DK Metcalf today?
Gonzalez: “As soon as I (saw) the schedule.”
21 more updatesfrom 7 sources
- Sep 20 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) DK Metcalf totals 27 yards on nine targets in Week 2 loss
- Sep 20 Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) Marcus Jones indicated the #Patriots game plan (blitzing and a Gonzalez shadow on DK Metcalf) didn't change much when #Steelers WR Michael Pittman was ruled out Saturday. Jones: "It wasn't really like too much of a change when it came down to that part of how we're thinking." · Quoting Andrew Callahan: When did Christian Gonzalez know he would shadow DK Metcalf today? Gonzalez: “As soon as I (saw) the schedule.”
- Sep 20 Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) When did Christian Gonzalez know he would shadow DK Metcalf today? Gonzalez: “As soon as I (saw) the schedule.”
- Sep 20 Alan Saunders (X) Twice now, Drake Maye has escaped the pocket and the #Steelers secondary has lost track of Romeo Doubs. This one goes for 63 yards. · Quoting Alan Saunders: That one a clear drop for DK Metcalf, and it looked like he'd have had a first down. #Steelers to punt.
- Sep 20 Nick Farabaugh (X) Metcalf has now been targeted 15 times this season and has only caught just six of those targets. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Wow. DK Metcalf drops another ball. He was open on a drag route for what would've been a first down. Steelers will punt instead.
- Sep 20 Nick Farabaugh (X) Wow. DK Metcalf drops another ball. He was open on a drag route for what would've been a first down. Steelers will punt instead.
- Sep 20 Alan Saunders (X) That one a clear drop for DK Metcalf, and it looked like he'd have had a first down. #Steelers to punt. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Borregales misses wide right from 47.
- Sep 20 Brooke Pryor (X) Not a good outing for DK Metcalf, who drops that one from Rodgers on 3rd and 3.
- Sep 20 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers defense tightens at the 30. Pats FGA incoming. · Quoting Alan Saunders: DK Metcalf can't hang on to a low Aaron Rodgers pass. Not an easy catch. Probably won't go down as a drop, but that's one he ought to make.
- Sep 20 Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) Even on scramble-drill plays, Christian Gonzalez is blanketing DK Metcalf about as well as it looks in the box score: 1 catch, -1 receiving yard on 3 targets in 20+ matchups. Overall, Metcalf has 2 catches for 2 yards.
- Sep 20 Alan Saunders (X) DK Metcalf can't hang on to a low Aaron Rodgers pass. Not an easy catch. Probably won't go down as a drop, but that's one he ought to make. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) has returned to the game.
- Sep 20 Brooke Pryor (X) DK Metcalf drops a low ball from Aaron Rodgers over the middle and it's nearly picked off. Goes down as an incompletion, but that was close
- Sep 20 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Steelers halftime WR snap count DK Metcalf 36 Roman Wilson 30 Germie Bernard 25 Ben Skowronek 8 Out of 38 plays
- Sep 20 Brooke Pryor (X) Christian Gonzalez is winning his matchup with DK Metcalf by a wide margin. Metcalf just can't seem to get open -- has two catches for two yards on three targets.
- Sep 20 Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) Metcalf has been in the slot a couple times, but there's been few, if any, stacks or bunches with him involves. Makes it easy on the #Patriots to keep Gonzalez on him in a shadow assignment. · Quoting Andrew Callahan: DK Metcalf and Christian Gonzalez jawing after that last play and a hard Metcalf run-block. Gonzalez has dominated their matchup in coverage so far. Surprised PIT hasn't done more formationally and/or with motion to free Metcalf.
- Sep 20 Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) DK Metcalf and Christian Gonzalez jawing after that last play and a hard Metcalf run-block. Gonzalez has dominated their matchup in coverage so far. Surprised PIT hasn't done more formationally and/or with motion to free Metcalf.
- Sep 20 Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) Aaron Rodgers doesn't even bother with DK Metcalf vs. Christian Gonzalez and hits a dig route on the opposite side to covert on 3rd down. Metcalf has 0 catches on 1 target (tipped at the line).
- Sep 20 Mark Kaboly (X) Gonzo all over DK Metcalf. Metcalf doesn't have an inch to move
- Sep 20 Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) Gonzalez is shadowing Metcalf basically full-time, and pressure on Rodgers ends another drive. The #Patriots defense should be in firm control today, pending any blown tackles or missed assignments. · Quoting Andrew Callahan: Christian Gonzalez wins his first head-to-head rep with D.K. Metcalf, forcing an incompletion. The #Patriots also blitzed on 3rd down. Expect to see a lot of that today. Rodgers melts against pressure at this stage of his career
- Sep 20 Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) Christian Gonzalez wins his first head-to-head rep with D.K. Metcalf, forcing an incompletion. The #Patriots also blitzed on 3rd down. Expect to see a lot of that today. Rodgers melts against pressure at this stage of his career
- Sep 20 Brooke Pryor (X) Mike McCarthy said he wanted to have between 25-30 carries per game after having just 18 vs. Falcons. Steelers open up with back-to-back short runs that brings up third-and-long where Rodgers throws it short of DK Metcalf.
- Sep 20 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers start the game out in 12 personnel. Roman Wilson the starting WR across from DK Metcalf.
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Terrell into the medical tent.
#Steelers forced to punt. · Quoting Alan Saunders: A pretty obvious missed DPI on A.J. Terrell against DK Metcalf.
Terrell is down after the play with an injury.
24 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- Sep 13 Nick Farabaugh (X) DK Metcalf makes a twirling grab for the first down to move the chains with the Steelers backed up.
- Sep 13 Brooke Pryor (X) DK Metcalf holds on to that one. Nice first-down catch on the sideline. Crowd responds with a nice pop.
- Sep 13 Alan Saunders (X) PICK SIX, #Steelers. T.J. Watt picks off Cooper Rush and returns it for a TD. · Quoting Alan Saunders: DK Metcalf sure looks like a guy who missed an entire month of practice right now. Just not playing crisp ball.+1
- Sep 13 Alan Saunders (X) DK Metcalf sure looks like a guy who missed an entire month of practice right now. Just not playing crisp ball. · Quoting Alan Saunders: END 3 #Steelers 13 #Falcons 10 Yards PIT 196 ATL 185 TOP ATL 24:00 PIT 21:00 TO PIT 1 - 7 pts ATL 1 - 7 pts PEN ATL 8-86 PIT 7-52
- Sep 13 Alan Saunders (X) END 3 #Steelers 13 #Falcons 10 Yards PIT 196 ATL 185 TOP ATL 24:00 PIT 21:00 TO PIT 1 - 7 pts ATL 1 - 7 pts PEN ATL 8-86 PIT 7-52 · Quoting Alan Saunders: Rodgers stands in the pocket and takes a shot to deliver a strike down the post on third down. DK Metcalf drops it. #Steelers to punt.
- Sep 13 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) DK Metcalf's hands, whether dropping passes or shoving, are an important piece of this Falcons gameplan
- Sep 13 Brooke Pryor (X) Crowd now booing a DK Metcalf can't come down with a ball from Rodgers over the middle on third down.
- Sep 13 Alan Saunders (X) Rodgers stands in the pocket and takes a shot to deliver a strike down the post on third down. DK Metcalf drops it. #Steelers to punt. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Nick Folk finally hits a field goal, just sneaking a 51-yarder into the corner of the upright. #Falcons take advantage of the short field, going five plays, 23 yards in 2:51. PIT 13 ATL 10 1:50, 3Q
- Sep 13 Alan Saunders (X) #Falcons hit a big play on first down on a screen to Bijan Robinson. Jalen Ramsey forced a fumble at the end of it, but the Falcons got it back. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers go for it on 4th and 3 just inside Atlanta territory. Rodgers looks deep for DK Metcalf, but he couldn't get his feet down in bounds. Nice play to push him out by the #Falcons DB. Turnover on downs.
- Sep 13 Nick Farabaugh (X) DK Metcalf can't get both feet down on the fade down the sideline, so the Steelers will turn it over on downs. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Rodgers think he caught the Falcons with 12 men on the field? Not sure why else he would quick snap it like that on 3rd and short.
- Sep 13 Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers WRs have struggled to make contested catches this game. Feels like some of that is likely rust with neither DK Metcalf nor Michael Pittman Jr. playing in the preseason. Pittman Jr., though, has been impressive vs. Falcons with a pair of catches for 49 yards.
- Sep 13 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers go for it on 4th and 3 just inside Atlanta territory. Rodgers looks deep for DK Metcalf, but he couldn't get his feet down in bounds. Nice play to push him out by the #Falcons DB. Turnover on downs. · Quoting Alan Saunders: This drive so far: Falcons: 23 yards Steelers defensive penalties: 20 yards
- Sep 13 Alan Saunders (X) Terrell into the medical tent. #Steelers forced to punt. · Quoting Alan Saunders: A pretty obvious missed DPI on A.J. Terrell against DK Metcalf. Terrell is down after the play with an injury.
- Sep 13 Josh Kendall (X) Up and off under his own power. Pittsburgh crowd unhappy he wasn't flagged for PI, and they have a right. · Quoting Josh Kendall: A.J. Terrell laid out to break up a long pass to D.K. Metcalf and is still down on the field.
- Sep 13 Alan Saunders (X) A pretty obvious missed DPI on A.J. Terrell against DK Metcalf. Terrell is down after the play with an injury. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Cam Heyward with a hat trick of passes batted down at the line. Nick Folk misses wide right again, from 45 this time.
- Sep 13 Josh Kendall (X) A.J. Terrell laid out to break up a long pass to D.K. Metcalf and is still down on the field.
- Sep 13 Alan Saunders (X) Huge play from Rodgers to Roman Wilson in the MOF for 20 yards on 3rd and 15. · Quoting Alan Saunders: DK Metcalf collects his second OPI penalty of the quarter, this time negating a big gain.
- Sep 13 Brooke Pryor (X) DK Metcalf has been called for two OPIs in the first half. That time he shoved Mike Hughes on his route. Helped free him up for what would've been a 19-yard gain. Instead, it's 3rd and 15. Never fear, though, Roman Wilson comes through for a big time 20yd catch over the middle
- Sep 13 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) DK Metcalf works in shoving like Michaelangelo worked in frescoes
- Sep 13 Nick Farabaugh (X) DK Metcalf called for his second OPI of the half and the Steelers are now in 3rd and long.
- Sep 13 Daniel Flick (X) Right as I hit send, DK Metcalf called for OPI. Penalties becoming a big part of the story for the Steelers, too.
- Sep 13 Alan Saunders (X) DK Metcalf collects his second OPI penalty of the quarter, this time negating a big gain. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Nick Folk missed wide right from 54 yards out. #Falcons can't take advantage of the good field position. #Steelers take over with 2:33 to play and 2 TOs.
- Sep 13 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) DK Metcalf just shoved Terrell to the ground on a Rodgers throwaway, and Branch takes the punt to the Pittsburgh 45
- Sep 13 Nick Farabaugh (X) DK Metcalf grabs a slant for the first down. Referees ruled he had control and his knee was down before the ball came out.
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Nico Collins expects 'special season' for Texans: 'Feel the energy'
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It was the kind of play that reinforces the confident foundation that Collins, a Pro Bowl wide receiver, and Stroud, a former NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, have already built together with timing, chemistry, friendship and trust during their first three years collaborating together.
During that span, the Texans have manufactured three consecutive winning seasons and playoff appearances with three playoff victories. Their connection, interrupted a few times by respective injuries, has piled up a…
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 9 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? MarShawn Lloyd, Bhayshul Tuten, DJ Moore, Marvin Harrison Jr., Jaylen Warren, Tony Pollard, DK Metcalf, Christian Watson, Parker Washington, Quentin Johnston
- Sep 9 Aaron Wilson (X) Nico Collins expects 'special season' for Texans: 'Feel the energy' By Aaron Wilson CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Nico Collins made a textbook route look routine, and it was a well-practiced sequence: tapping his cleats into the ground, cutting sharply, his hands outstretched after gaining a crucial step. The football? Yes, it arrived right on time before Collins even completed breaking open as Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud confidently delivered a spiral for a first down to his top downfield target. It was the kind of play that reinforces the confident foundation that Collins, a Pro Bowl wide receiver, and Stroud, a former NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, have already built together with timing, chemistry, friendship and trust during their first three years collaborating together. During that span, the Texans have manufactured three consecutive winning seasons and playoff appearances with three playoff victories. Their connection, interrupted a few times by respective injuries, has piled up a…
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DK Metcalf going to work today.
Notably for the weapons group, Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) and TE Darnell Washington (personal) were not present during the period open to the media.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 17 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Rodgers plans to 'keep feeding' DK Metcalf
- Sep 17 Nick Farabaugh (X) DK Metcalf going to work today. Notably for the weapons group, Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) and TE Darnell Washington (personal) were not present during the period open to the media.
- Sep 17 Pro Football Talk Aaron Rodgers on DK Metcalf's bad game: I'm not worried, I love DK
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DK Metcalf: Questionable
Aug 31: Metcalf (undisclosed) is expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Falcons, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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From the nitty-gritty stuff that interests me: Practice squad WR Kyle Dixon, wearing a No. 4 scout-team jersey in the locker room as he prepares to play the role of Steelers WR DK Metcalf, studied film of Metcalf to prepare for the assignment.
One word stands out - physical.
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 16 Mark Kaboly (X) Aaron Rodgers has zero concerns about DK Metcalf.
- Sep 16 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Michael Pittman, Drake London, DK Metcalf, Dontayvion Wicks, Jakobi Meyers, Quentin Johnston, Josh Downs, Romeo Doubs, Rashee Rice
- Sep 16 Mike Reiss (Bluesky) From the nitty-gritty stuff that interests me: Practice squad WR Kyle Dixon, wearing a No. 4 scout-team jersey in the locker room as he prepares to play the role of Steelers WR DK Metcalf, studied film of Metcalf to prepare for the assignment. One word stands out - physical.+1
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DK Metcalf: Questionable
Aug 27: Metcalf (undisclosed) has agreed to a restructured contract with the Steelers, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Aug 30 ESPN NFL Injury Report DK Metcalf: Questionable
- Aug 30 Nick Farabaugh (X) The key players who were on the bubble that made it: - They carry 3 true TEs with Nowakowski as a FB / TE with Tonyan - Eli Heidenreich appears to have won the RB3 job - 9 OL, but very interior heavy. Probably need an OT in there - 2 young DL from this class, Gabriel Rubio and Kevin Jobity Jr., find a way onto the roster - Both Jenkins and Spears-Jennings make it due to Elliott going to IR. Safety has to be a position they'll look at on the waiver / trade market potentially · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Steelers' 53-man roster: QBs: Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar RBs: Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Eli Heidenreich WRs: DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, Kaden Wetjen, Ben Skowronek TEs/FB: Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Robert Tonyan, Riley Nowakowski OL: Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Spencer Anderson, Brock Hoffman, Dylan Cook, Max Iheanachor, Ryan McCollum, Gennings Dunker DL: Cam Heyward, Derrick Harmon,…
- Aug 30 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers' 53-man roster: QBs: Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar RBs: Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Eli Heidenreich WRs: DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, Kaden Wetjen, Ben Skowronek TEs/FB: Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Robert Tonyan, Riley Nowakowski OL: Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Spencer Anderson, Brock Hoffman, Dylan Cook, Max Iheanachor, Ryan McCollum, Gennings Dunker DL: Cam Heyward, Derrick Harmon, Keeanu Benton, Yahya Black, Gabriel Rubio, Sebastian Joseph-Day, Kevin Jobity Jr. OLB: T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Jack Sawyer ILB: Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, Carson Bruener, Cole Holcomb CBs: Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey, Jamel Dean, Asante Samuel Jr, Daylen Everette, Brandin Echols S: Jaquan Brisker, Rayshawn Jenkins, Robert Spears-Jennings STs: Cam Johnston, Chris Boswell, Christian Kuntz
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DK Metcalf: Questionable
Aug 31: Metcalf (undisclosed) is expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Falcons, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Will Howard and Ben Skowronek were in the concussion protocol after the third preseason game.
DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman will be eased in. Those two, plus Jaquan Brisker, Sebastian Joseph-Day and Riley Nowakowski (ankle) all expected to be ready to go Week 1.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Aug 31 Nick Farabaugh (X) Omar Khan says all injured players in Jaquan Brisker, Sebastian Joseph-Day, DK Metcalf, and Michael Pittman Jr are okay and will be available in Week 1. Ben Skowronek and Will Howard suffered concussions against the Bills. Riley Nowakowksi has an ankle injury, but all three of those guys are trending to play Week 1.
- Aug 31 Brooke Pryor (X) Will Howard and Ben Skowronek were in the concussion protocol after the third preseason game. DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman will be eased in. Those two, plus Jaquan Brisker, Sebastian Joseph-Day and Riley Nowakowski (ankle) all expected to be ready to go Week 1.
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The Steelers appeared to be a very healthy team today in the period of practice open to the media.
All of:
Jaquan Brisker
Sebastian Joseph-Day
Michael Pittman Jr.
DK Metcalf
Riley Nowakowski
Joey Porter Jr.
Ben Skowronek
Will Howard
Participated in practice with the team in the period, which bodes well for their availability on Sunday.
4 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 7 Alan Saunders (X) McCarthy said the #Steelers will not have permanent captains, and will instead choose captains weekly. That's the format he's used in the past, and the Steelers also used many years ago. · Quoting Alan Saunders: McCarthy declined to answer specifically about how the reps will break down at WR behind the obvious 1-2 of DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.+1
- Sep 7 Mark Kaboly (X) Apparent starters for Steelers: QB -- Aaron Rodgers RB -- Rico Dowdle OR Jaylen Warren WR -- DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman, Roman Wilson TE -- Pat Freiermuth/Darnwell Washington OL -- Fautanu, McCormick, Frazier, Anderson, Cook DL -- Heyward, Benton, Harmon, Black, Joseph-Day LB -- Watt, Highsmith, Queen, Wilson, Herbig CB -- Porter, Dean, Ramsey S -- Brisker, Jenkins
- Sep 7 Alan Saunders (X) McCarthy declined to answer specifically about how the reps will break down at WR behind the obvious 1-2 of DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. · Quoting Alan Saunders: McCarthy said that Dylan Cook has been taking most of the reps at right tackle, but he still hasn't made a final decision on who will start between him and first-round rookie Max Iheanachor.
- Sep 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers appeared to be a very healthy team today in the period of practice open to the media. All of: Jaquan Brisker Sebastian Joseph-Day Michael Pittman Jr. DK Metcalf Riley Nowakowski Joey Porter Jr. Ben Skowronek Will Howard Participated in practice with the team in the period, which bodes well for their availability on Sunday.
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DK Metcalf: Expected to be ready for Week 1
Metcalf (undisclosed) is expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Falcons, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Aug 31 RotoWire NFL News DK Metcalf: Expected to be ready for Week 1
- Aug 31 Denny Carter (Bluesky) I knew about DK Metcalf’s candy obsession but I had never heard it spelled out in horrifying detail. His daily food situation sounds like a nightmare.
Game Plays 1 in-game updates such as touchdowns, sacks and drives
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My Steelers superlatives for 2026:
* O MVP: DK Metcalf
* D MVP: Jalen Ramsey
* Rodgers: 30/6
* Watt: 13 sacks
* Highsmith:10 sacks
* Herbig:10 sacks
* Team sacks: 61
* Tackles: Queen 108
* INT: Ramsey 5
* TD: Metcalf 11
* Comeback: Freiermuth
6 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Sep 10 RotoBaller NFL DK Metcalf - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2026)
- Sep 10 Alan Saunders (X) Frozone checks out. · Quoting Brendan Howe: I think we can make a new nickname stick for #Steelers WR DK Metcalf. I let him choose between a few. Not sure either beats that of his Seattle successor, Jaxon Smith-Njigba — the Emerald City Route Artist. Take a listen
- Sep 10 Alan Saunders (X) I think we can make a new nickname stick for #Steelers WR DK Metcalf. I let him choose between a few. Not sure either beats that of his Seattle successor, Jaxon Smith-Njigba — the Emerald City Route Artist. Take a listen
- Sep 10 Nick Farabaugh (X) DK Metcalf gave rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard a lot of praise: "He talks a shit ton. But other than that, he's just very open to learning, asking us questions out there on the field. A great route runner. Naturally, good hands. But I just like how he's just willing to learn from us"
- Sep 10 Brooke Pryor (X) DK Metcalf says Mason Rudolph’s been making the most jokes to him about Antarctica Yesterday, Cam Heyward said he believes in Atlantis. DK: “Cam knows nothing about conspiracy theories. I’m going to leave him where he’s at until he’s ready to get his toe in that type of water”
- Sep 10 Mark Kaboly (X) Never know when DK Metcalf is gonna have to be a gunner.
- Sep 10 Mark Kaboly (X) My Steelers superlatives for 2026: * O MVP: DK Metcalf * D MVP: Jalen Ramsey * Rodgers: 30/6 * Watt: 13 sacks * Highsmith:10 sacks * Herbig:10 sacks * Team sacks: 61 * Tackles: Queen 108 * INT: Ramsey 5 * TD: Metcalf 11 * Comeback: Freiermuth
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- Steelers OC Brian Angelichio on DK Metcalf: "(Denzel Ward's INT) is one he'd want back...we haven't lost confidence in DK Metcalf whatsoever."
- How will the Browns contain WR DK Metcalf? | Burning Questions
- Sam LaPorta is still a top-5 TE for me in a bad matchup DK Metcalf has a favorable matchup vs Cleveland @MattFtheOracle and I went through all 14 Week 8 games with our fantasy football start/sit calls Full show in the reply 👇 #FantasyFootball
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 8? DK Metcalf, Garrett Wilson, DeMario Douglas, Jaylen Waddle, Kyle Monangai, Emeka Egbuka, Blake Corum, Rhamondre Stevenson
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Getting ready for Saints-Steelers ... one thing I expect: more Martin Emerson Jr.
He's the Saints most physical corner and that's important against DK Metcalf. Wouldn't be surprised if the split with Quincy Riley is in reverse today.
Pregame thoughts
12 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- Oct 25 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) DK Metcalf held to two catches against Saints
- Oct 25 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Steelers halftime WR snap count DK Metcalf 35 Germie Bernard 35 Brandon Smith 21 Brandon Johnson 5 Out of 37 plays+1
- Oct 25 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers can't get to the line in time after the play and get called for delay of game. Between burning the TOs and the illegal shift because they rushed the LOS last week, and then the delay of game this week, the communication to snap process is brutal. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Aaron Rodgers steps up in the pocket behind excellent protection and finds DK Metcalf open down the field for a huge play on 3rd and 14. 51 yards.
- Oct 25 Jeff Nowak (X) Jonas Sanker on DK Metcalf is not what you want.
- Oct 25 Nick Farabaugh (X) Aaron Rodgers steps up in the pocket behind excellent protection and finds DK Metcalf open down the field for a huge play on 3rd and 14. 51 yards.
- Oct 25 Jeff Duncan (X) When DK Metcalf played for the Seahawks, the Saints warned officials about his habit of OPI and push-offs. Will be interesting to see if they get those calls today.
- Oct 25 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers try to run a PA screen and it’s incomplete. DK Metcalf called for OPI and it backs the Steelers up. Penalties have killed the Steelers so far today.
- Oct 25 Jeff Nowak (X) Saints get gashed, but Kool-Aid holds up on DK Metcalf and the Steelers settle for a field goal. VERY physical matchup. Saints need to tackle better. Hopefully that punch in the mouth wakes them up.
- Oct 25 Nick Farabaugh (X) Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf can’t connect on the fade deep in the red zone: Steelers settle for a field goal and it’s 3-0.
- Oct 25 Mark Kaboly (X) Show me a better downfield blocker than DK Metcalf?
- Oct 25 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Steelers starting skill players HB Jaylen Warren WR DK Metcalf WR Germie Bernard TE Darnell Washington TE Pat Freiermuth
- Oct 25 Jeff Nowak (X) Getting ready for Saints-Steelers ... one thing I expect: more Martin Emerson Jr. He's the Saints most physical corner and that's important against DK Metcalf. Wouldn't be surprised if the split with Quincy Riley is in reverse today. Pregame thoughts
- Steelers vs. Saints Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Paris International Game - Aaron Rodgers, Tyler Shough, Jaylen Warren, Alvin Kamara, DK Metcalf, Chris Olave, Germie Bernard, more
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Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Braelon Allen, Jameson Williams, Keenan Allen, Ollie Gordon, Kendrick Bourne, Xavier Worthy, DK Metcalf, George Pickens, Malik Washington
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 23 FTN (Bluesky) Who would've thought the Steelers would be such a pass-happy offense? Fantasy football managers can feel confident in this offense, including QB Aaron Rodgers, & his 2 leading WRs, DK Metcalf & Germie Bernard. Check out the full scoop from @fftylero.bsky.social before making lineup decisions 🏈
- Oct 23 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Braelon Allen, Jameson Williams, Keenan Allen, Ollie Gordon, Kendrick Bourne, Xavier Worthy, DK Metcalf, George Pickens, Malik Washington
- Our Defense vs. Their Offense: Pittsburgh Steelers
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? DK Metcalf, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Bucky Irving, Rico Dowdle, Emeka Egbuka, Tee Higgins, Alvin Kamara, Tyler Allgeier, Cam Skattebo
- the spreadsheets say DK Metcalf should eventually cash in all these air yards
- Range of outcomes (for trading purposes): Germie Bernard Carnell Tate Bhayshul Tuten Omar Cooper Jr. Jalen Coker Emeka Egbuka Jaylen Warren AJ Brown Ashton Jeanty Rhamondre Stevenson Chris Olave DK Metcalf Matthew Golden Colston Loveland Kyle Pitts & MORE 🔽🔽🔽 · Quoting Dwain McFarland: The Utilization Report is LIVE. 👀 We break down all the Week 6 data to get you ready for Week 7 in fantasy football. Upgrades 📈 Downgrades 📉 Waiver Targets 🎯 Range of outcomes: Germie Bernard, Carnell Tate, Bhayshul Tuten, Jalen Coker & MORE
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TE Pat Freiermuth is ACTIVE, as are CB Jamel Dean and WR DK Metcalf.
9 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 18 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) DK Metcalf sees 15 targets in OT win vs. Bucs
- Oct 18 Greg Auman (X) Steelers have only really used two receivers today, but both have had huge games: DK Metcalf: 11 catches, 93 yards Germie Bernard: 11 catches, 87 yards, TD
- Oct 18 Nick Farabaugh (X) DK Metcalf making some big boy plays down the stretch to give the Steelers offense literally any life at all. He's been the engine to the comeback thus far offensively.
- Oct 18 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers convert on 3rd and 13. DK Metcalf makes the catch to move the chains.+1
- Oct 18 Greg Auman (X) Rodgers converts on third-and-13 with 20-yard pass to DK Metcalf. Play under review.
- Oct 18 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers move the chains thanks to a DPI call on Jacob Parrish who was covering DK Metcalf.
- Oct 18 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers get a huge conversion on 3rd and 15. Rodgers rifles it to DK Metcalf for a big play.
- Oct 18 Brooke Pryor (X) Aaron Rodgers lets it fly on 3rd-and-16 and the Steelers convert as DK Metcalf hangs on through contact for a 17-yard catch.
- Oct 18 Brooke Pryor (X) TE Pat Freiermuth is ACTIVE, as are CB Jamel Dean and WR DK Metcalf.
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 6? Braelon Allen, Kendre Miller, Terry McLaurin, Keenan Allen, Luther Burden, Kimani Vidal, DK Metcalf, Matthew Golden, Darius Cooper
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DK Metcalf on rookie WR Germie Bernard: "He's just so great in short area of quickness and then separating from a defender. He damn catches everything. I think that's a real plus. And then his run-after-catch ability is great from what I've seen. He's going to be a great player in this league for a long time."
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 15 Nick Farabaugh (X) Germie Bernard was open on a lot of in-breakers this week. Why does he get so open? DK Metcalf credited his short area quickness: "He's just so great in short area of quickness and then separating from a defender. He damn near catches everything. I think that's a real plus. And then his run-after-catch ability is great from what I've seen."
- Oct 15 Brooke Pryor (X) DK Metcalf on his blocking that helped spring Jaylen Warren for the 80-yard TD: "I didn't get the ball, so my next instinct was to block and I just saw [Cam Bynum] take my angle and I just pushed up and blocked him. I'm just happy I didn't tackle Jaylen."
- Oct 15 Brooke Pryor (X) DK Metcalf on rookie WR Germie Bernard: "He's just so great in short area of quickness and then separating from a defender. He damn catches everything. I think that's a real plus. And then his run-after-catch ability is great from what I've seen. He's going to be a great player in this league for a long time."
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 6? Woody Marks, Marshawn Lloyd, Kendre Miller, Wan'Dale Robinson, Jalen Coker, Rhamondre Stevenson, Luther Burden, DK Metcalf
- Add This Rookie & Potential BREAKOUT WR: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice #shorts
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Indianapolis #Colts' Sauce Gardner Reacts to 34-22 Loss to Pittsburgh #Steelers
Thought Sauce had a nice bounce-back performance from last week. DK Metcalf just 23 yards on four touches.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Metcalf had 2 catches for 6 yards (3.0 avg.) total against the Colts last year, with Jaylon Jones and Nick Cross guarding him. · Quoting Ari Meirov: #Steelers WR DK Metcalf on facing Colts CB Sauce Gardner on Sunday: "Who?" "I don't worry about what a DB does well. They gotta guard me."
- #Steelers WR DK Metcalf on facing Colts CB Sauce Gardner on Sunday: "Who?" "I don't worry about what a DB does well. They gotta guard me."
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#Steelers WR DK Metcalf was fined $11,941 for taunting against the #Browns in Week 4.
Metcalf was also flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct on the play, when he tossed the ball at two Cleveland defenders.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 5? Josh Downs, Alvin Kamara, Mike Evans, DK Metcalf, Michael Wilson, Brian Robinson, Jaylen Warren, Woody Marks, Tre' Harris
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Fantasy Football Week 5 Rankings & Tiers | WR Studs, Busts & Sleepers (2026)
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 8 Denny Carter (Bluesky) My Week 5 Regression Files ramblings are up. -Jags turning off the pass rate over expected machine -Isaac TeSlaa about to overtake Jamo -Dolphins' air yards nightmare -DK Metcalf remains unlucky/bad -Carnell Tate cooking?
- Oct 8 FantasyPros (YouTube) Fantasy Football Week 5 Rankings & Tiers | WR Studs, Busts & Sleepers (2026)
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Browns rookie WR Denzel Boston said Steelers WR DK Metcalf told him after their teams faced off that he was a fan of his game.
It was a cool moment for Boston, who grew up a Seahawks fan.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 7 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 5? Braelon Allen, Rome Odunze, DK Metcalf, Rhamondre Stevenson, Alvin Kamara, Jakobi Meyers, Omarion Hampton, Ladd McConkey
- Oct 7 Spencer German (Bluesky) Browns rookie Denzel Boston says DK Metcalf told him after Thursday's game that he's a big fan of his game.+1
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Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 4? Denzel Boston, Jaylen Warren, DK Metcalf, Quinshon Judkins, Harold Fannin, Michael Pittman, KC Concepcion, Roman Wilson
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 1 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Steelers vs. Browns odds, picks, prediction: Best bets, top player props for Thursday Night Football in Week 4
- Oct 1 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 4? Denzel Boston, Jaylen Warren, DK Metcalf, Quinshon Judkins, Harold Fannin, Michael Pittman, KC Concepcion, Roman Wilson
- Steelers vs. Browns TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren, DK Metcalf, Deshaun Watson, Quinshon Judkins, Harold Fannin, more
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Germie Bernard, Roman Wilson, Michael Pittman, and DK Metcalf all announced as starters today.
Max Iheanachor and Brock Hoffman officially announced as the starting RG and RT as well.
19 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Sep 27 Brooke Pryor (X) DK Metcalf on his touchdown catch: "That was three weeks of frustration built up in that toss. It felt great."
- Sep 27 Alan Saunders (X) Darnell Washington gets most of it back by breaking approximately 16 tackles on his way down the right sideline. · Quoting Alan Saunders: DK Metcalf's second holding penalty of the game wipes out a huge play. He was right at the point of attack of this one.+1
- Sep 27 Nick Farabaugh (X) DK Metcalf makes the catch after the penalty to move the chains.
- Sep 27 Dwain McFarland (X) Jaylen Warren 87 yards ... called back on a DK Metcalf hold
- Sep 27 Alan Saunders (X) DK Metcalf's second holding penalty of the game wipes out a huge play. He was right at the point of attack of this one. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Jaylen Warren goes off for a home run, but it's all coming back.
- Sep 27 Brooke Pryor (X) call is holding on DK Metcalf · Quoting Brooke Pryor: Incredible run by Jaylen Warren is going to be wiped out by a flag...
- Sep 27 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jaylen Warren breaks off a massive run but it's coming back. Holding called on DK Metcalf to wipe off the huge Warren run.
- Sep 27 Alan Saunders (X) Touchdown, #Steelers. Rodgers to DK Metcalf wide open in the back of the end zone. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Rodgers has looked very comfortable in some tight pockets today.+1
- Sep 27 Brooke Pryor (X) Aaron Rodgers scrambles to buy time and finds DK Metcalf wide open in the end zone for Metcalf's first TD of 2026. Two Bengals defenders ran into each other and left Metcalf wide open. Steelers back on top, 24-20; 2:43 3Q+2
- Sep 27 Alan Saunders (X) Bo$ XP is good. #Steelers drove 74 yards in 11 plays, 5:39. PIT 24 CIN 20 2:43, 3Q · Quoting Alan Saunders: Touchdown, #Steelers. Rodgers to DK Metcalf wide open in the back of the end zone.
- Sep 27 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers run play action and two Bengals defenders run into each other on the double crosser action. DK Metcalf breaks wide open and catches the touchdown. Steelers lead 24-20.
- Sep 27 Nick Farabaugh (X) Michael Pittman Jr. called for a false start for motioning upfield in an abrupt manner. There was a scuffle as well between Jonathan Allen and a few Steelers. DK Metcalf came running down along with DJ Turner to get involved.
- Sep 27 Alan Saunders (X) Rodgers just misses Roman Wilson after a lengthy scramble toward the Cincy sideline, where he exchanged some trash talk with Dexter Lawrence. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Rodgers goes to DK Metcalf on first down, who makes a catch in traffic and churns his legs for 11.
- Sep 27 Alan Saunders (X) Rodgers goes to DK Metcalf on first down, who makes a catch in traffic and churns his legs for 11. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Evan McPherson XP is good. #Bengals worked more methodically, but just as effectively: 11 plays, 73 yards over 7:20. PIT 7 CIN 7 5:50, 1Q
- Sep 27 Brooke Pryor (X) DK Metcalf catches his first target today for a first down. Big cheers from the crowd.
- Sep 27 Nick Farabaugh (X) Germie Bernard, Roman Wilson, Michael Pittman, and DK Metcalf all announced as starters today. Max Iheanachor and Brock Hoffman officially announced as the starting RG and RT as well.
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Most of the players on this list played an overtime game. · Quoting Jp Bennett: The WRs with the most routes run through 2 weeks:
1. Devaughn Vele- 94
2. Chris Olave- 92
3. DK Metcalf- 88
T4. Xavier Hutchinson- 82
T4. Amon-Ra St Brown- 82
6. Jameson Williams- 81
T7. Bryce Lance- 77
T7. Kayshon Boutte- 77
9. Xavier Worthy- 76
10. Tet McMillan- 75
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 24 Nick Farabaugh (X) Mike McCarthy on DK Metcalf and where he's at: "I think just the biggest thing, number one, just know he has our support. We're going to throw the ball to DK. I can promise you that. But just continue to work. He's a true professional."
- Sep 24 Jeff Nowak (X) Most of the players on this list played an overtime game. · Quoting Jp Bennett: The WRs with the most routes run through 2 weeks: 1. Devaughn Vele- 94 2. Chris Olave- 92 3. DK Metcalf- 88 T4. Xavier Hutchinson- 82 T4. Amon-Ra St Brown- 82 6. Jameson Williams- 81 T7. Bryce Lance- 77 T7. Kayshon Boutte- 77 9. Xavier Worthy- 76 10. Tet McMillan- 75
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"DK is a pro ... I'm very impressed with his professionalism." McCarthy also noted he has no worries/issues with DK Metcalf.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 23 Jeff Nowak (X) The WRs with the most routes run through 2 weeks: 1. Devaughn Vele- 94 2. Chris Olave- 92 3. DK Metcalf- 88 T4. Xavier Hutchinson- 82 T4. Amon-Ra St Brown- 82 6. Jameson Williams- 81 T7. Bryce Lance- 77 T7. Kayshon Boutte- 77 9. Xavier Worthy- 76 10. Tet McMillan- 75
- Sep 23 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 3? Jalen Coker, Jaylen Waddle, Rashod Bateman, Stefon Diggs, DK Metcalf, Xavier Worthy, Khalil Shakir, George Pickens, Kayshon Boutte
- Sep 23 Mark Kaboly (X) "DK is a pro ... I'm very impressed with his professionalism." McCarthy also noted he has no worries/issues with DK Metcalf.
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The #Steelers Collective has a new episode at noon!
Join @MarkKaboly @rayfitt1 @NoahStrackbein as they talk DK Metcalf, some likely changes in the O-Line, & more!
#HereWeGo
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 22 Mark Kaboly (X) COME ON OVER NOW · Quoting Steelers Collective: The #Steelers Collective has a new episode at noon! Join @MarkKaboly @rayfitt1 @NoahStrackbein as they talk DK Metcalf, some likely changes in the O-Line, & more! #HereWeGo
- Sep 22 Mark Kaboly (X) The #Steelers Collective has a new episode at noon! Join @MarkKaboly @rayfitt1 @NoahStrackbein as they talk DK Metcalf, some likely changes in the O-Line, & more! #HereWeGo
- Problem No. 1? DK Metcalf has been targeted 19 times in two games. He's caught just eight of those passes for 67. When targeting Metcalf, Aaron Rodgers has a passer rating of 51.1.
- Interesting WR ceilings for Week 2 per our @Xfinity Best projections: 22.6 Malik Nabers 21.7 Davante Adams (Puka docked for DNPs) 20.3 Matthew Golden 18.8 Terry McLaurin 18.1 Deebo Samuel 18.0 DK Metcalf (accounts for Gonzalez) 17.5 Jordan Addison 16. 1 Xavier Worthy
- Wide Receiver Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 2 (2026)
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Deebo Samuel, Chuba Hubbard, Chris Godwin, Kyle Monangai, MarShawn Lloyd, Josh Downs, DK Metcalf, DeVonta Smith, Garrett Wilson
- Look at DK Metcalf lol · Quoting Jeff "Always Sit Your Studs" Krisko: Marvin Harrison Jr: as open as Dalton Schultz
- Two drops, two OPIs, and a lack of consistent separation or big plays to offset them made for a rough first day at the office for #Steelers WR DK Metcalf in 2026. Can it just be chalked up to knocking the rust off after he missed a month of practice? "We’ve just got to keep working it. It’s an unfortunate part of the game. ... We’ve definitely got to be better.”
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Steelers fans growing frustrated with DK Metcalf after mistake-filled Week 1
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- Sep 14 Dwain McFarland (X) DK Metcalf ran an in-breaking route on 54% of his routes yesterday--up from 37% last season. Led the team with a 26% target share and a WHOPPING 171 air yards. Played every passing snap. And Aaron Rodgers was pushing the ball vertically. New role in the Mike McCarthy offense.
- Sep 14 Field Gulls (Bluesky) Steelers fans growing frustrated with DK Metcalf after mistake-filled Week 1
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Parker Washington, Chris Godwin, Michael Pittman, Tony Pollard, Courtland Sutton, DK Metcalf, Emeka Egbuka, Stefon Diggs, Tre Tucker
- Put DK Metcalf and Dre Greenlaw in a room and make the topic “Antarctica” just to see how far this would go · Quoting FOX Sports: NFL: 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw had the entire media room cracking up with his question about Australia’s proximity to Antarctica
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Looks like Aaron Rodgers has redpilled DK Metcalf. This makes me a little sad.
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- Sep 8 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) This is tripping me out bc I’m reading a book (THE EMPEROR OF GLADNESS) where a character just broke down this exact stupid conspiracy theory · Quoting Denny Carter: Looks like Aaron Rodgers has redpilled DK Metcalf. This makes me a little sad.
- Sep 8 Denny Carter (Bluesky) Looks like Aaron Rodgers has redpilled DK Metcalf. This makes me a little sad.
- Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Chris Rodriguez, Kyle Monangai, Dk Metcalf, Ja'Marr Chase, Caleb Douglas, Rachaad White, Kenny Gainwell, Michael Wilson
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#Steelers WRs Michael Pittman Jr. and DK Metcalf were both at practice today.
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- Sep 2 Mark Kaboly (X) Rodgers said the most important part of the offense is DK Metcalf.
- Sep 2 Nick Farabaugh (X) As Omar Khan mentioned, the Steelers appeared well on their way to health today. Of those banged-up but participating in the period open to the media: S Jaquan Brisker DL Sebastian Joseph-Day WR DK Metcalf WR Michael Pittman Jr. WR Ben Skowronek QB Will Howard FB/TE Riley Nowakowski Joey Porter Jr. also did work in individual periods.
- Sep 2 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers WRs Michael Pittman Jr. and DK Metcalf were both at practice today.
- The Steelers have restructured the contract of WR DK Metcalf, converting base salary into a signing bonus and creating nearly $18M in 2026 salary cap space.
- Pittsburgh WRs return on Monday