DK Metcalf
Is DK Metcalf playing in Week 9? No. The Pittsburgh Steelers are on a bye in Week 9.
This season
- PPR pts / game
- 9.7
- WR42
- Target share
- 23.9%
- 8.0 targets / game
- Air-yards share
- 38.1%
- of his team's air yards
| Wk | Opp | PPR | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Tgt share | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | CLE | 1.4 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 27.3% | 0 |
| 7 | NO | 7.6 | 6 | 2 | 56 | 21.4% | 0 |
| 6 | TB | 20.3 | 15 | 11 | 93 | 34.1% | 0 |
| 5 | IND | 5.3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 13.3% | 0 |
| 4 | CLE | 16.5 | 9 | 5 | 115 | 23.1% | 0 |
| 3 | CIN | 12.1 | 5 | 3 | 31 | 16.1% | 1 |
| 2 | NE | 6.7 | 9 | 4 | 27 | 24.3% | 0 |
| 1 | ATL | 8.0 | 10 | 4 | 40 | 27.0% | 0 |
2026 regular season, from nflverse weekly stats. Updated as each week's games finish.
News 20 recent stories
- 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."
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With Tyson Campbell sidelined, Denzel Ward has followed DK Metcalf to open the second half.
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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How will the Browns contain WR DK Metcalf? | Burning Questions
The Browns travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers in Week 8 at Acrisure Stadium
- 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
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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
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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
Despite the civil unrest in France, the NFL is currently set for an International Series matchup in Paris this week. […]
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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
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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
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Our Defense vs. Their Offense: Pittsburgh Steelers
This game between the Steelers and the Saints will be determined when the Saints’ defense is on the field. The Steelers’ offense will feature Aaron Rodgers in his second season as their quarterback, and his primary target will be DK Metcalf. Metcalf is a physical freak and a matchup nightmare because of his combination of […]
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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
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- 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.
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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.
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
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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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."
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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
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Add This Rookie & Potential BREAKOUT WR: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice #shorts
Germie Bernard could be one of the most interesting fantasy football waiver adds right now. With injuries piling up behind DK Metcalf, Bernard has a clear path to the No. 2 receiver role and a major opportunity to earn more work with Aaron Rodgers. Play Smarter with FantasyPros ______________________ 💬 Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to...
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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