DK Metcalf Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 28
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 235 lb
- Experience
- 8th season
- Drafted
- 2019 R2, #64
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 10.8
- Pos rank
- WR3
- Rostered
- 90%
Week 5 vs. Colts, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 9th vs. WRs, favorable
DK Metcalf Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Producing as
WR3 · Elite
Scoring rate
10.8 PPG
Played
4 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Role Direction
| Usage | Season | Last 4 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Share (Team) | 22.6% | 22.6% | 0% |
| Targets/G | 8.3 | 8.3 | 0% |
| Team Pass Att/Gteam | 38.5 | 38.5 | 0% |
DK Metcalf's 2026 Season, Week by Week
4 games played: one top-5 week, one mid-range start and two busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 2, Loss,at NE,6.7,WR56
- Week 3, Win,vs CIN,12.1,WR35
- Week 4, Loss,at CLE,16.5,WR1
- Up next. Week 5, Oct 11,vs IND,FavorableColts vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at TB,ToughBuccaneers vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at NO,ToughSaints vs. WRs
- Week 8, Nov 1,vs CLE,NeutralBrowns vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster DK Metcalf?
Metcalf is averaging 10.8 PPR points per game through 4 games, with 16 catches for 213 yards and 1 TD on 33 targets. That ranks WR3, which makes him a WR1-level starter in 12-team leagues.
His target share (22.9%) is in the 53rd percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his yards per target (4.1) is the weakest, in the 5th. His quarterback has been Aaron Rodgers.
His best week was WR1 in Week 4 at the Browns (16.5 points); his worst, WR56 in Week 2 at the Patriots (6.7). One favorable matchup is ahead: the Colts (9th vs. WRs) in Week 5.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Metcalf ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
22.9%53rd percentile, about average
Yards per target
4.15th percentile, near the bottom
Catch rate
45.8%8th percentile, near the bottom
Fantasy points per target
1.1213th percentile, near the bottom
DK Metcalf 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Falcons | W 20–13 | 8.0 | WR50 |
| 2 | @ Patriots | L 3–20 | 6.7 | WR56 |
| 3 | vs Bengals | W 30–27 | 12.1 | WR35 |
| 4 | @ Browns | L 24–27 | 16.5 | WR1 |
| Total | 2–2 | 43.3 | WR3 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PIT | 4 | 33 | 16 | 213 | 1 | 43.3 | 10.8 | — |
| 2025 | PIT | 15 | 99 | 59 | 850 | 6 | 187.2 | 12.5 | WR26 |
| 2024 | SEA | 15 | 108 | 66 | 992 | 5 | 191.2 | 12.8 | WR32 |
| 2023 | SEA | 16 | 119 | 66 | 1,114 | 8 | 225.4 | 14.1 | WR21 |
| 2022 | SEA | 17 | 141 | 90 | 1,048 | 6 | 225.8 | 13.3 | WR16 |
| Career | 116 | 858 | 513 | 7,387 | 55 | 1570.6 | 13.5 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
Aaron Rodgers' quick-trigger style and the arrival of Michael Pittman threaten to thin those targets further rather than expand them. His 7.39 air yards before the catch confirm he's still the downfield specialist, which caps floor in a crowded room. Behind him on the depth chart: Ben Skowronek. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 3. Injury history
- 2025chestPlayed through
- 2025anklePlayed through
- 2024knee2 games
- 2023chest1 game
WRs like DK Metcalf
DK Metcalf Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start DK Metcalf in Week 5?
DK Metcalf is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 5 against the Colts, as the WR3 in PPR points per game this season (10.8 a game). The Colts rank 9th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Metcalf.
How many fantasy points is DK Metcalf averaging in 2026?
DK Metcalf is averaging 10.8 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 43.3 points across 4 games. His last game produced 16.5 points.
Where does DK Metcalf rank in fantasy football in 2026?
DK Metcalf ranks WR3 in PPR points per game in 2026 and WR19 in total points, through 4 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is DK Metcalf worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: DK Metcalf is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 90% of Sleeper leagues.
What is DK Metcalf's fantasy football role?
DK Metcalf is the Steelers' starting WR, with Ben Skowronek behind him. He is averaging 8.3 targets a game, on 96% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are DK Metcalf's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
DK Metcalf's next three games are Week 5 vs. the Colts (9th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable), Week 6 at the Buccaneers (26th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 7 at the Saints (24th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has DK Metcalf been in fantasy football this season?
DK Metcalf has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of his 4 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 4.4 points around his 10.8-point average.
What is DK Metcalf's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season DK Metcalf's floor has been 6.7 PPR points (Week 2, WR56) and his ceiling 16.5 (Week 4, WR1). His median week has been 10.1 points. See Metcalf's full game log.
DK Metcalf 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Pittsburgh SteelersTouchdowns account for 14% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 16
- Yards
- 213
- TD
- 1
- Targets
- 33
13.3 Y/R48.5% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 43.3
- Pos rank
- WR3
16.5 Best Week 4 @ CLE6.7 Worst Week 2 @ NE
Advanced Receiving Stats
Metcalf is an intermediate target (10.6 yards per target last season), with a 22.9% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 15 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 6.5 | 30th | 8.6 | 75th |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.83 | 38th | 1.29 | 77th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.88 | 70th |
| YAC per reception | 3.4 | 45th | 7.0 | 97th |
| Catch rate | 48.5% | 16th | 59.6% | 34th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 22.9% | 74th | 20.7% | 78th |
| Snap share | 96.2% | 100th | 87.3% | 92nd |
| Air-yards share | 34.3% | 82nd | 35.3% | 92nd |
| Red-zone targets | 1 | 20th | 13 | 74th |
| Route participation | — | — | 85.4% | 83rd |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 15.0 | 79th | 10.6 | 42nd |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (15 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Metcalf plays most snaps and adds yards after the catch, but gets few red-zone targets.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 8.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
10.8
Fantasy PPG
WR3
Fantasy finish
8.3
Targets/g
53
Rec yds/g
DK Metcalf career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 4 | 33 | 16 | 213 | 1 | 0 | 43.3 | 10.8 | WR3 |
| 2025 | 15 | 99 | 59 | 850 | 6 | 12 | 187.2 | 12.5 | WR26 |
| 2024 | 15 | 108 | 66 | 992 | 5 | 0 | 191.2 | 12.8 | WR32 |
| 2023 | 16 | 119 | 66 | 1,114 | 8 | 0 | 225.4 | 14.1 | WR21 |
| 2022 | 17 | 141 | 90 | 1,048 | 6 | 0 | 225.8 | 13.3 | WR16 |
| 2021 | 17 | 129 | 75 | 967 | 12 | 6 | 243.3 | 14.3 | WR14 |
| 2020 | 16 | 129 | 83 | 1,303 | 10 | 0 | 270.3 | 16.9 | WR7 |
| 2019 | 16 | 100 | 58 | 900 | 7 | 11 | 184.1 | 11.5 | WR34 |
| Career | 116 | 858 | 513 | 7,387 | 55 | 29 | 1570.6 | 13.5 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
13.5
Career PPG
116 games over 8 seasons
96%
Availability
Share of team games he played
37%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
7.3
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Metcalf has averaged 13.5 fantasy points per game over 116 games and 8 seasons, with one top-12 finish (2020).
So far in 2026 he is at 10.8 per game, down 1.7 from 2025. That is despite more volume (8.3 targets a game against 6.6), so efficiency and scoring are doing it. His quarterback this season has been Aaron Rodgers.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Metcalf's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,303Rec yards2020
- 12Rec TD2021
- 270.3Fantasy pts2020 · WR7
- 7,387Career rec yds2019–2026
WRs like DK Metcalf
DK Metcalf Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does DK Metcalf have in 2026?
DK Metcalf has 43.3 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 10.8 per game across 4 games. That total ranks WR19 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does DK Metcalf have this season?
DK Metcalf has 213 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 16 catches and 33 targets. His high was 115 yards, in Week 4 at the Browns.
How many receptions does DK Metcalf have this season?
DK Metcalf has 16 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 4.0 a game, on 33 targets. His high was 5 catches, in Week 4 at the Browns.
How many targets does DK Metcalf have this season?
DK Metcalf has drawn 33 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 8.3 a game, and caught 48% of them. His high was 10 targets, in Week 1 against the Falcons.
How many receiving touchdowns does DK Metcalf have this season?
DK Metcalf has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is DK Metcalf averaging?
DK Metcalf is averaging 53.3 receiving yards per game in 2026, 213 yards across 4 games.
How many yards per reception is DK Metcalf averaging?
DK Metcalf is averaging 13.3 yards per reception in 2026, 213 yards on 16 catches.
How many games has DK Metcalf played in 2026?
DK Metcalf has played 4 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were DK Metcalf's stats last season?
In 2025, DK Metcalf caught 59 of 99 targets for 850 yards and 6 touchdowns in 15 games. That was 187.2 PPR points (12.5 per game), a WR26 finish.
What are DK Metcalf's career NFL stats?
Across 8 seasons and 116 games, DK Metcalf has 513 catches for 7,387 yards and 55 touchdowns, for 1570.6 PPR fantasy points (13.5 per game).
How many touchdowns does DK Metcalf have in his career?
DK Metcalf has 56 touchdowns in his NFL career: 1 rushing and 55 receiving, over 116 games.
How many career receiving yards does DK Metcalf have?
DK Metcalf has 7,387 career receiving yards over 8 seasons, on 513 catches.
DK Metcalf Game Log 2026
Games played
4
FPTS/G (PPR)
10.8
Targets/g
8.3
Rec/g
4.0
Rec yds/g
53.3
Yds/rec
13.3
Across 4 games in 2026, DK Metcalf has averaged 8.3 targets, 4.0 receptions and 10.8 PPR fantasy points per game. DK Metcalf has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 4 against CLE (16.5 points); the lowest was Week 2 against NE (6.7).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATL6th | W 20-13 | 8.0 | 10 | 4 | 40 | 0 | 10.0 | WR50 |
Week 1 · ATL · W 20-13 · 8.0 pts
How the 8.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | NE7th | L 3-20 | 6.7 | 9 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 6.8 | WR56 |
Week 2 · NE · L 3-20 · 6.7 pts
How the 6.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CIN18th | W 30-27 | 12.1 | 5 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 10.3 | WR35 |
Week 3 · CIN · W 30-27 · 12.1 pts
How the 12.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | CLE12th | L 24-27 | 16.5 | 9 | 5 | 115 | 0 | 23.0 | WR1 |
Week 4 · CLE · L 24-27 · 16.5 pts
How the 16.5 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One WR1 week, one WR2 week and two busts. For a wide receiver ranked WR3 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Season high in a loss
5/9, 115 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Cincinnati
3/5, 31 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by New England
4/9, 27 yds.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Atlanta
4/10, 40 yds.
Just 4.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (10.8)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts
View matchup — Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup — Pittsburgh Steelers vs New Orleans Saints
View matchup — Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns
DK Metcalf Game Log 2019
Games played
16
FPTS/G (PPR)
11.5
Targets/g
6.3
Rec/g
3.6
Rec yds/g
56.3
Yds/rec
15.5
Across 16 games in 2019, DK Metcalf has averaged 6.3 targets, 3.6 receptions and 11.5 PPR fantasy points per game. DK Metcalf has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 9 against TB (27.0 points); the lowest was Week 16 against ARI (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIN20th | 12.9 | 6 | 4 | 89 | 0 | 22.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR40 |
Week 1 · CIN · 12.9 pts
How the 12.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | PIT27th | 15.1 | 7 | 3 | 61 | 1 | 20.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR29 |
Week 2 · PIT · 15.1 pts
How the 15.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | NO13th | 8.7 | 6 | 2 | 67 | 0 | 33.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR55 |
Week 3 · NO · 8.7 pts
How the 8.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | ARI8th | 1.6 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR101 |
Week 4 · ARI · 1.6 pts
How the 1.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | LAR24th | 12.4 | 3 | 2 | 44 | 1 | 22.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR26 |
Week 5 · LAR · 12.4 pts
How the 12.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | CLE30th | 11.3 | 5 | 4 | 69 | 0 | 17.3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | WR28 |
Week 6 · CLE · 11.3 pts
How the 11.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | BAL21st | 6.3 | 9 | 4 | 53 | 0 | 13.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR64 |
Week 7 · BAL · 6.3 pts
How the 6.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | ATL10th | 16.3 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 4.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR19 |
Week 8 · ATL · 16.3 pts
How the 16.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | TB1st | 27.0 | 9 | 6 | 123 | 1 | 20.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 | WR3 |
Week 9 · TB · 27.0 pts
How the 27.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | SF28th | 10.0 | 10 | 6 | 70 | 0 | 11.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR37 |
Week 10 · SF · 10.0 pts
How the 10.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | PHI2nd | 6.5 | 6 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 11.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR49 |
Week 12 · PHI · 6.5 pts
How the 6.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | MIN5th | 10.5 | 7 | 6 | 75 | 0 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR42 |
Week 13 · MIN · 10.5 pts
How the 10.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | LAR24th | 13.8 | 6 | 6 | 78 | 0 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR31 |
Week 14 · LAR · 13.8 pts
How the 13.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | CAR18th | 11.6 | 4 | 2 | 36 | 1 | 18.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR39 |
Week 15 · CAR · 11.6 pts
How the 11.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | ARI8th | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR119 |
Week 16 · ARI · 0.0 pts
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| 17 | SF28th | 20.1 | 12 | 6 | 81 | 1 | 13.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR13 |
Week 17 · SF · 20.1 pts
How the 20.1 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2019: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
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DK Metcalf Game Log FAQ
How did DK Metcalf do in his last game?
DK Metcalf scored 16.5 PPR points in Week 4 at the Browns, a 27–24 loss, a WR1 finish. He caught 5 of 9 targets for 115 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did DK Metcalf score in his last game?
DK Metcalf scored 16.5 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 4 at the Browns, a WR1 finish for the week. That was 5.7 above his season average of 10.8.
How many receiving yards did DK Metcalf have in his last game?
DK Metcalf had 115 receiving yards on 5 catches in Week 4 at the Browns, from 9 targets.
How many touchdowns did DK Metcalf score in his last game?
DK Metcalf did not score a touchdown in Week 4 at the Browns; his 16.5 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did DK Metcalf have in his last game?
DK Metcalf caught 5 of 9 targets for 115 yards in Week 4 at the Browns.
What were DK Metcalf's stats in Week 3?
In Week 3 against the Bengals, a 30–27 win, DK Metcalf caught 3 of 5 targets for 31 yards and 1 touchdown. That was 12.1 PPR points, a WR35 finish.
What was DK Metcalf's best game this season?
DK Metcalf's best 2026 game was Week 4 at the Browns: 16.5 PPR points, a WR1 finish. He caught 5 of 9 targets for 115 yards.
What was DK Metcalf's worst game this season?
DK Metcalf's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Patriots: 6.7 PPR points, a WR56 finish. He caught 4 of 9 targets for 27 yards.
How many games has DK Metcalf scored a touchdown in this season?
DK Metcalf has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 4 games this season, most recently in Week 3.
Can I see DK Metcalf's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Metcalf's weekly results from any season from 2019 through 2025.
DK Metcalf Rest-of-Season Outlook
Downfield WR1 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR26 last season at 12.5 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 4 games he's WR3 at 10.8 PPR points per game, against 12.5 over 15 games last season (WR26). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 26th of 142 in target volume (19.0% target share), 16th of 142 in downfield role (31.8% air-yards share) and 38th of 142 in efficiency (1.88 yards per route run). His points come from his downfield role. Aaron Rodgers is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Ben Skowronek is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchup is the Colts in Week 5 (9th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Metcalf's first Pittsburgh year settled him into mid-pack WR2 output: 59 catches, 850 yards and six scores on 99 targets over 15 games, good for 128.2 points and a WR23 finish. The efficiency held up where it matters, with a 0.333 EPA per play and a 50.5% success rate, plus three grabs of 40-plus yards that show the field-stretching gear remains. The drag is volume. A 19% target share and 0.219 targets per route run mirror the soft usage he's posted for three straight seasons, and his catch rate dipped to 59.6% on deep, contested looks.
Aaron Rodgers' quick-trigger style and the arrival of Michael Pittman threaten to thin those targets further rather than expand them. His 7.39 air yards before the catch confirm he's still the downfield specialist, which caps floor in a crowded room. Drafting around Round 7 with a WR31 consensus, he's a swing-for-upside flex, not an anchor.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 10.6
- Drop rate
- 5.1%
- Red-zone targets
- 13
- Route participation
- 78.2%
- YAC per reception
- 7.0
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Colts in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 5 IND, 9thWk 6 TB, 26thWk 7 NO, 24thWk 8 CLE, 11th
- Heavy target volume19.0% target share, 26th of 142 WRs in 2025.
- Downfield role31.8% air-yards share, 16th of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Ben Skowronek is next on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Buccaneers in Week 6 (26th) and the Saints in Week 7 (24th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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DK Metcalf Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is DK Metcalf's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
DK Metcalf projects as a downfield WR1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His downfield role (31.8% air-yards share, 16th of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is DK Metcalf's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
DK Metcalf is the WR3 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in WR1 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is DK Metcalf's projected role going forward?
DK Metcalf is the listed starting WR, with Ben Skowronek next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will DK Metcalf get more targets?
DK Metcalf's targets are holding steady: 7.0 a game over his last two games against 8.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is DK Metcalf's fantasy football upside?
DK Metcalf's upside: his ceiling this season is 16.5 PPR points (Week 4, WR1), his downfield role (31.8% air-yards share, 16th of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Colts in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt DK Metcalf's fantasy value?
DK Metcalf's risks: Ben Skowronek is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and the Buccaneers in Week 6 and the Saints in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is DK Metcalf's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
DK Metcalf Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 5 report starts Wednesday, Oct 7Metcalf hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Six logged injuries in eight seasons, including two chest injuries. Most of his lost time came from an MCL sprain in 2024; nothing else has cost him more than 1 game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
MCL sprain · 2024
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 2 | 2 |
| Chest / ribs | 2 | 1 |
| Abdomen | 1 | 0 |
| Ankle | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 3 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Chest / ribs injuries in 2023 and 2025
- Stomach pains in 2025, played through
- 3 games in 8 seasons, 2 of them in 2024
- 6 injuries spread across 4 body parts
DK Metcalf Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Metcalf a game this season.
- 2025
Stomach Pains Played through
Metcalf was hospitalized overnight as a precaution for stomach pains following the team's win over the Ravens.
- 2025
Ankle Played through
Metcalf suffered an ankle injury during the Week 12 game against the Bears and was questionable to return, but ultimately played through the issue.
- 2024
MCL Sprain 2 games
Metcalf sustained a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his knee against the Atlanta Falcons, causing him to miss two games.
- 2023
Ribs 1 game
Metcalf missed one game due to a rib injury.
- 2022
Patellar Tendon · Left Played through
Metcalf injured his patellar tendon after landing awkwardly on his left knee but did not miss any games.
- 2019
Oblique, surgery Played through
Metcalf sustained a minor oblique injury during the preseason that required minor surgery but he was ready for Week 1.
If Metcalf Misses Time
Next man up: Ben Skowronek
Ben Skowronek is next on the Steelers depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if Metcalf misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Aaron Rodgers would lose one of his main options.
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DK Metcalf Injury FAQ
Is DK Metcalf injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, DK Metcalf is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is DK Metcalf playing this week?
DK Metcalf has no injury designation for Week 5 against the Colts on Sunday, October 11, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has DK Metcalf missed any games this season?
No. DK Metcalf has played in every Steelers game in 2026, 4 games so far.
What is DK Metcalf's injury history?
DK Metcalf has 6 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 3 games in all: 2 for an MCL sprain in 2024 and 1 for a ribs injury in 2023.
What was DK Metcalf's most recent injury?
DK Metcalf's most recent logged injury was a stomach pains injury in Week 14 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does DK Metcalf have any recurring injuries?
Yes: chest injuries in 2023 and 2025 (1 game missed) and knee injuries in 2022 and 2024 (2 games missed).
What was DK Metcalf's worst injury?
DK Metcalf's longest absence came from an MCL sprain in 2024, which cost him 2 games of the 3 he has missed in his career.
Latest DK Metcalf News & Updates
Metcalf posts season high in loss at Cleveland
5 REC, 115 YDS (9 TGT)
16.5 fantasy points · WR1
Metcalf caught 5 of 9 targets for 115 yards in the 27–24 loss at Cleveland. That was 23% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27W 30–27 vs CIN
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Metcalf solid in win vs. Cincinnati
12.1 fantasy points · WR35 · 1.3 above his 10.8 average
Metcalf caught 3 of 5 targets for 31 yards and one touchdown in the 30–27 win vs. Cincinnati. That was 16% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 2Sep 20L 3–20 @ NE
Fantasy impact: Negative. Metcalf struggles at New England
6.7 fantasy points · WR56 · 4.1 below his 10.8 average
Metcalf caught 4 of 9 targets for 27 yards in the 20–3 loss at New England. That was 24% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 20–13 vs ATL
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Inefficient with team-high target total (opens in new tab)
Led team in targets but struggled with efficiency.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 8.0 PPR points, a WR50 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Metcalf struggles vs. Atlanta
8.0 fantasy points · WR50 · 2.8 below his 10.8 average
Metcalf caught 4 of 10 targets for 40 yards in the 20–13 win vs. Atlanta. That was 27% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Not listed on Wednesday's injury report (opens in new tab)
Fully healthy and set to play without limitations this week.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Expected to be ready for Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Should be good to go for the season opener.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Agrees to restructured contract (opens in new tab)
Reworked his deal to stay with the team, no fantasy impact expected.
Fantasy take: Contract news: his fantasy value still comes from his role on the field.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Returns to practice Monday (opens in new tab)
Back at practice Monday, trending toward availability.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Says he's fine, no long-term concern (opens in new tab)
Downplays injury, expects no lingering issues going forward.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)OffseasonJune
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Back for Year 2 with Steelers (opens in new tab)
Returns to Pittsburgh for second season as a key receiving option.
Fantasy take: An offseason health note; watch for it again when practice reports start.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Steelers Teammates News
Updates on Metcalf's quarterback and target competition.
- Aaron Rodgers: Mixed performance in Week 4 loss (opens in new tab)Aaron Rodgers, QB. 153 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jaylen Warren: Cleared to play Sunday (opens in new tab)Jaylen Warren, RB. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jaylen Warren: Likely to play Sunday (opens in new tab)Jaylen Warren, RB. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jaylen Warren: Limited in Wednesday's practice (opens in new tab)Jaylen Warren, RB. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jaylen Warren: Idle for first Week 3 practice (opens in new tab)Jaylen Warren, RB. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Aaron Rodgers: Solid numbers in Week 1 win (opens in new tab)Aaron Rodgers, QB. 153 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Steelers
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DK Metcalf News FAQ
What is the latest news on DK Metcalf?
The latest Metcalf update, from October 2: Metcalf posts season high in loss at Cleveland. Metcalf caught 5 of 9 targets for 115 yards in the 27–24 loss at Cleveland. That was 23% of the team's targets.
How does the latest DK Metcalf news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 16.5 fantasy points, a WR1 finish, 5.7 above his 10.8 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did DK Metcalf sign a new contract?
The latest contract news on Metcalf: Agrees to restructured contract (August 27). Reworked his deal to stay with the team, no fantasy impact expected.
DK Metcalf Bio
DK Metcalf is a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he wears No. 4. Born December 14, 1997, in Oxford, MS, he attended Oxford and played college football at Mississippi.
The Seattle Seahawks selected Metcalf in round 2, pick 64, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Seattle Seahawks on April 26, 2019. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 13, 2025. Since then, Metcalf joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025.
In 116 regular-season games since 2019, he has caught 513 passes for 7,387 yards and 55 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 8 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Pittsburgh Steelers Current team2025–present
Acquired in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks on March 13, 2025. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 19 of 19 games.
Seattle Seahawks2019–2024
Selected in round 2, pick 64, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 96 of 97 games.
College: Mississippi
Transactions
- SuspendedSuspended two games by the NFL.
- TradedTraded by the Seattle Seahawks to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2025 second-round pick, a 2025 sixth-round pick and a 2025 seventh-round pick.
- ContractAgreed to a three-year, $72 million contract extension with the Seahawks.
- SignedSigned a four-year, $4.6 million rookie contract with the Seahawks.
- TradedTraded by the New England Patriots to the Seattle Seahawks for DE Chase Winovich and C Hjalte Froholdt.
- DraftedSelected by the Seattle Seahawks in round 2, pick 64.
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About DK Metcalf: Bio FAQ
How old is DK Metcalf?
DK Metcalf is 28 years old. He was born on December 14, 1997. 2026 is his 8th NFL season.
How tall is DK Metcalf?
DK Metcalf is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 235 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
How much does DK Metcalf weigh?
DK Metcalf weighs 235 pounds, his listed weight on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does DK Metcalf wear?
DK Metcalf wears number 4 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He plays wide receiver.
What position does DK Metcalf play?
DK Metcalf plays wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, wearing number 4. 2026 is his 8th season in the NFL.
What team does DK Metcalf play for?
DK Metcalf plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a wide receiver. He has been with the Steelers since 2025.
Where did DK Metcalf go to college?
DK Metcalf played college football at Ole Miss, after attending Oxford (MS). The Seattle Seahawks drafted him out of Ole Miss in 2019.
When was DK Metcalf drafted?
The Seattle Seahawks selected DK Metcalf in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 64th overall pick, out of Ole Miss.
What round was DK Metcalf drafted in?
DK Metcalf was a second-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, taken 64th overall by the Seattle Seahawks.
What pick was DK Metcalf in the NFL Draft?
DK Metcalf was the 64th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round.
Where is DK Metcalf from?
DK Metcalf went to high school in Mississippi, at Oxford, before playing college football at Ole Miss.
When is DK Metcalf's birthday?
DK Metcalf's birthday is December 14. He was born on December 14, 1997 and is 28 years old.
How long has DK Metcalf been in the NFL?
2026 is DK Metcalf's 8th NFL season; he entered the league in 2019 as a second-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks. View his career statistics.
What teams has DK Metcalf played for?
DK Metcalf has played for the Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers. View his career statistics.
What year did DK Metcalf enter the NFL?
DK Metcalf entered the NFL in 2019, when the Seattle Seahawks drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 8th season.