John Metchie Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 204 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 5.0
- Pos rank
- WR103
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 vs. Lions, Sun Oct 4, 8:20 PM ET 2nd vs. WRs, favorable
John Metchie Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
5.0 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
John Metchie's 2026 Season, Week by Week
2 games played: two busts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs CHI,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Win,at ATL,0.0,WR127
- Week 3, Loss,at CLE,9.9,WR44
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs DET,FavorableLions vs. WRs
- Week 5,Bye,No game
- Week 6, Oct 18,at PHI,NeutralEagles vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs TB,ToughBuccaneers 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 John Metchie?
Metchie is averaging 5.0 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 2 catches for 19 yards and 1 TD on 5 targets. That ranks WR103, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 40.0% of his targets at 3.8 yards per target. His quarterback has been Bryce Young.
His best week was WR44 in Week 3 at the Browns (9.9 points); his worst, WR127 in Week 2 at the Falcons (0.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Lions (2nd vs. WRs) in Week 4 and the Packers (10th vs. WRs) in Week 8.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Metchie ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
John Metchie 2026 Game Log
Full game log with receiving splitsCareer Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CAR | 2 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 9.9 | 5.0 | — |
| 2025 | PHI/NYJ | 16 | 48 | 33 | 274 | 2 | 71.9 | 4.5 | WR87 |
| 2024 | HOU | 13 | 37 | 24 | 254 | 1 | 55.4 | 4.3 | WR109 |
| 2023 | HOU | 16 | 30 | 16 | 158 | 0 | 32.2 | 2.0 | WR137 |
| Career | 47 | 120 | 75 | 705 | 4 | 169.4 | 3.6 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
Carolina signed him to a one-year deal, and the depth-chart math is unforgiving behind the established top of their receiver room. A WR125 consensus rank and an ADP outside the top 150 receivers price him correctly. Without a target-share leap he has never shown, Metchie is a late-camp watch, not a draftable asset. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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John Metchie Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start John Metchie in Week 4?
John Metchie is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Lions, as the WR103 in PPR total points this season (5.0 a game). The Lions rank 2nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Metchie.
How many fantasy points is John Metchie averaging in 2026?
John Metchie is averaging 5.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 9.9 points across 2 games. His last game produced 9.9 points.
Where does John Metchie rank in fantasy football in 2026?
John Metchie ranks WR103 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is John Metchie worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: John Metchie is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What is John Metchie's fantasy football role?
John Metchie is WR2 on the Panthers depth chart. He is averaging 2.5 targets a game, on 35% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are John Metchie's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
John Metchie's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Lions (2nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable), Week 6 at the Eagles (12th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 7 vs. the Buccaneers (26th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has John Metchie been in fantasy football this season?
John Metchie has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 2 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 7.0 points around his 5.0-point average.
What is John Metchie's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season John Metchie's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 2, WR127) and his ceiling 9.9 (Week 3, WR44). His median week has been 5.0 points. See Metchie's full game log.
John Metchie 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Carolina PanthersTouchdowns account for 61% of his fantasy production, making his weekly output highly TD-dependent.
Receiving
- Rec
- 2
- Yards
- 19
- TD
- 1
- Targets
- 5
9.5 Y/R40.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 9.9
- Pos rank
- WR103
9.9 Best Week 3 @ CLE0.0 Worst Week 2 @ ATL
Advanced Receiving Stats
Metchie is a short-area target (5.8 yards per target last season), with a 4.6% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 12 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 3.8 | — | 5.8 | 10th |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.58 | — | 0.84 | 16th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.16 | 29th |
| YAC per reception | 0.0 | — | 4.3 | 63rd |
| Catch rate | 40.0% | — | 68.2% | 77th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 4.6% | — | 9.9% | 37th |
| Snap share | 33.5% | — | 44.4% | 16th |
| Air-yards share | 3.5% | — | 5.8% | 4th |
| Red-zone targets | 1 | — | 5 | 29th |
| Route participation | — | — | 41.4% | 24th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 7.8 | — | 5.8 | 7th |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (12 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Metchie catches what comes his way, but runs a part-time share of routes and produces little per route.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 2.5 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
5.0
Fantasy PPG
2.5
Targets/g
10
Rec yds/g
John Metchie career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 9.9 | 5.0 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | 48 | 33 | 274 | 2 | -5 | 71.9 | 4.5 | WR87 |
| 2024 | 13 | 37 | 24 | 254 | 1 | 0 | 55.4 | 4.3 | WR109 |
| 2023 | 16 | 30 | 16 | 158 | 0 | 4 | 32.2 | 2.0 | WR137 |
| Career | 47 | 120 | 75 | 705 | 4 | -1 | 169.4 | 3.6 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
3.6
Career PPG
47 games over 4 seasons
87%
Availability
Share of team games he played
6%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
4.4
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Metchie has averaged 3.6 fantasy points per game over 47 games and 4 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 5.0 per game, level with 2025. His volume has held at about 2.5 targets a game, so the output has too. His quarterback this season has been Bryce Young.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Metchie's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 274Rec yards2025
- 2Rec TD2025
- 71.9Fantasy pts2025 · WR87
- 705Career rec yds2023–2026
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John Metchie Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does John Metchie have in 2026?
John Metchie has 9.9 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 5.0 per game across 2 games. That total ranks WR103 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does John Metchie have this season?
John Metchie has 19 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 2 catches and 5 targets. His high was 19 yards, in Week 3 at the Browns.
How many receptions does John Metchie have this season?
John Metchie has 2 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 1.0 a game, on 5 targets. His high was 2 catches, in Week 3 at the Browns.
How many targets does John Metchie have this season?
John Metchie has drawn 5 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 2.5 a game, and caught 40% of them. His high was 5 targets, in Week 3 at the Browns.
How many receiving touchdowns does John Metchie have this season?
John Metchie has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is John Metchie averaging?
John Metchie is averaging 9.5 receiving yards per game in 2026, 19 yards across 2 games.
How many yards per reception is John Metchie averaging?
John Metchie is averaging 9.5 yards per reception in 2026, 19 yards on 2 catches.
How many games has John Metchie played in 2026?
John Metchie has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were John Metchie's stats last season?
In 2025, John Metchie caught 33 of 48 targets for 274 yards and 2 touchdowns in 16 games. That was 71.9 PPR points (4.5 per game), a WR87 finish.
What are John Metchie's career NFL stats?
Across 4 seasons and 47 games, John Metchie has 75 catches for 705 yards and 4 touchdowns, for 169.4 PPR fantasy points (3.6 per game).
How many touchdowns does John Metchie have in his career?
John Metchie has 4 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 4 receiving, over 47 games.
How many career receiving yards does John Metchie have?
John Metchie has 705 career receiving yards over 4 seasons, on 75 catches.
John Metchie Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
5.0
Targets/g
2.5
Rec/g
1.0
Rec yds/g
9.5
Yds/rec
9.5
Across 2 games in 2026, John Metchie has averaged 2.5 targets, 1.0 receptions and 5.0 PPR fantasy points per game. John Metchie has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 3 against CLE (9.9 points); the lowest was Week 2 against ATL (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 2 | ATL6th | W 34-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR127 |
Week 2 · ATL · W 34-3 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | CLE12th | L 18-21 | 9.9 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 9.5 | WR44 |
Week 3 · CLE · L 18-21 · 9.9 pts
How the 9.9 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
All two weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver ranked WR103 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR44 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Cleveland
2/5, 19 yds, 1 TD.
The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Atlanta
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions
View matchup — Carolina Panthers vs Philadelphia Eagles
View matchup — Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup — Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers
John Metchie Game Log 2025
Games played
16
FPTS/G (PPR)
4.5
Targets/g
3.0
Rec/g
2.1
Rec yds/g
17.1
Yds/rec
8.3
Across 16 games in 2025, John Metchie has averaged 3.0 targets, 2.1 receptions and 4.5 PPR fantasy points per game. John Metchie has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 12 against BAL (18.5 points); the lowest was Week 1 against DAL (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAL1st | L 32-34 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR133 |
Week 1 · DAL · L 32-34 · 0.0 pts
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| 2 | KC29th | L 10-30 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR120 |
Week 2 · KC · L 10-30 · 1.0 pts
How the 1.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | LAR5th | L 27-29 | 1.8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR109 |
Week 3 · LAR · L 27-29 · 1.8 pts
How the 1.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | TB15th | L 21-27 | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR88 |
Week 4 · TB · L 21-27 · 3.0 pts
How the 3.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | DEN25th | L 22-37 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR116 |
Week 5 · DEN · L 22-37 · 0.0 pts
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| 6 | NYG13th | L 11-13 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR117 |
Week 6 · NYG · L 11-13 · 0.0 pts
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| 7 | Did not play | |||||||||||
| 8 | NYG13th | W 39-38 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR108 |
Week 8 · NYG · W 39-38 · 0.0 pts
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| 9 | Bye week | |||||||||||
| 10 | CLE23rd | W 27-20 | 0.6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | -7 | 0 | WR93 |
Week 10 · CLE · W 27-20 · 0.6 pts
How the 0.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | NE19th | L 14-27 | 13.5 | 3 | 3 | 45 | 1 | 15.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR18 |
Week 11 · NE · L 14-27 · 13.5 pts
How the 13.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | BAL7th | L 10-23 | 18.5 | 7 | 6 | 65 | 1 | 10.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR11 |
Week 12 · BAL · L 10-23 · 18.5 pts
How the 18.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | ATL11th | W 27-24 | 5.7 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 4.8 | 1 | -2 | 0 | WR58 |
Week 13 · ATL · W 27-24 · 5.7 pts
How the 5.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | MIA20th | L 10-34 | 7.4 | 8 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR42 |
Week 14 · MIA · L 10-34 · 7.4 pts
How the 7.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | JAX16th | L 20-48 | 6.9 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 6.3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | WR55 |
Week 15 · JAX · L 20-48 · 6.9 pts
How the 6.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | NO22nd | L 6-29 | 1.4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR111 |
Week 16 · NO · L 6-29 · 1.4 pts
How the 1.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | NE19th | L 10-42 | 7.1 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 0 | 13.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR51 |
Week 17 · NE · L 10-42 · 7.1 pts
How the 7.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | BUF28th | L 8-35 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR56 |
Week 18 · BUF · L 8-35 · 5.0 pts
How the 5.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two WR1 weeks and 14 busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR99 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR133 · Wk 2 WR120 · Wk 3 WR109 · Wk 4 WR88 · Wk 5 WR116 · Wk 6 WR117 · Wk 8 WR108 · Wk 10 WR93 · Wk 11 WR18 · Wk 12 WR11 · Wk 13 WR58 · Wk 14 WR42 · Wk 15 WR55 · Wk 16 WR111 · Wk 17 WR51 · Wk 18 WR56
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Buffalo
3/4, 20 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by New England
3/3, 41 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by New Orleans
1/5, 4 yds.
Just 0.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Jacksonville
4/5, 25 yds. 1 carry, 4 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Miami
4/8, 34 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Atlanta
4/8, 19 yds. 1 carry, -2 rush yds.
Just 2.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Baltimore
6/7, 65 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at New England
3/3, 45 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Cleveland
1/1, 3 yds. 1 carry, -7 rush yds.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Giants
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by the Giants
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Denver
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Tampa Bay
2/2, 10 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Rams
1/1, 8 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Kansas City
1/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Dallas
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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John Metchie Game Log FAQ
How did John Metchie do in his last game?
John Metchie scored 9.9 PPR points in Week 3 at the Browns, a 21–18 loss, a WR44 finish. He caught 2 of 5 targets for 19 yards and 1 touchdown. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did John Metchie score in his last game?
John Metchie scored 9.9 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Browns, a WR44 finish for the week. That was 5.0 above his season average of 5.0.
How many receiving yards did John Metchie have in his last game?
John Metchie had 19 receiving yards on 2 catches in Week 3 at the Browns, from 5 targets.
How many touchdowns did John Metchie score in his last game?
John Metchie scored 1 touchdown in Week 3 at the Browns: 0 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many receptions did John Metchie have in his last game?
John Metchie caught 2 of 5 targets for 19 yards in Week 3 at the Browns.
What were John Metchie's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Falcons, a 34–3 win, John Metchie caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, a WR127 finish.
What was John Metchie's best game this season?
John Metchie's best 2026 game was Week 3 at the Browns: 9.9 PPR points, a WR44 finish. He caught 2 of 5 targets for 19 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was John Metchie's worst game this season?
John Metchie's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Falcons: 0.0 PPR points, a WR127 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has John Metchie scored a touchdown in this season?
John Metchie has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 2 games this season, most recently in Week 3.
Can I see John Metchie's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Metchie's weekly results from any season from 2023 through 2025.
John Metchie Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR87 last season at 4.5 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's WR103 at 5.0 PPR points per game, against 4.5 over 16 games last season (WR87). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
Last season he ranked 65th of 142 in target volume (10.3% target share), 108th of 142 in downfield role (6.0% air-yards share) and 98th of 142 in efficiency (1.16 yards per route run). Downfield role is the soft spot. Bryce Young is his quarterback.
He's WR2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchups are the Lions in Week 4 (2nd against WRs) and the Packers in Week 8 (10th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Four years in, Metchie still hasn't cleared the role-player tier, and 2025 confirmed it: 13 games, a 46.1% snap share, 48 targets on a 10.3% target share, and just 274 yards on 33 catches. The efficiency markers are the bigger red flag. His 8.3 yards per reception and 1.16 yards per route run are replacement-level, his minus-0.049 EPA per play dipped back below water after a brief 2024 uptick, and a 43.8% success rate offers nothing to dream on. Two touchdowns and 38.9 fantasy points across a full slate is the production floor of fantasy irrelevance.
Carolina signed him to a one-year deal, and the depth-chart math is unforgiving behind the established top of their receiver room. A WR125 consensus rank and an ADP outside the top 150 receivers price him correctly. Without a target-share leap he has never shown, Metchie is a late-camp watch, not a draftable asset.
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
- 5.6
- Drop rate
- 6.2%
- Red-zone targets
- 5
- Route participation
- 42.8%
- YAC per reception
- 4.2
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Lions in Week 4 and the Packers in Week 8 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 4 DET, 2ndWk 6 PHI, 12thWk 7 TB, 26thWk 8 GB, 10th
Risk
- RoleHe's WR2 on the depth chart.
- Limited downfield role6.0% air-yards share, 108th of 142 WRs in 2025.
- A tough matchupThe Buccaneers in Week 7 (26th) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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John Metchie Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is John Metchie's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
John Metchie projects as a depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His downfield role (6.0% air-yards share, 108th of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is John Metchie's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
John Metchie is the WR103 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is John Metchie's projected role going forward?
John Metchie is WR2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is John Metchie's fantasy football upside?
John Metchie's upside: his ceiling this season is 9.9 PPR points (Week 3, WR44) and the Lions in Week 4 and the Packers in Week 8 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt John Metchie's fantasy value?
John Metchie's risks: his downfield role (6.0% air-yards share, 108th of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Buccaneers in Week 7 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is John Metchie's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest John Metchie News & Updates
Metchie struggles at Cleveland
2 REC, 19 YDS, 1 TD (5 TGT)
9.9 fantasy points · WR44
Metchie caught 2 of 5 targets for 19 yards and one touchdown in the 21–18 loss at Cleveland. That was 12% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 34–3 @ ATL
Fantasy impact: Negative. Metchie struggles at Atlanta
0.0 fantasy points · WR127 · 5.0 below his 5.0 average
Metchie caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 34–3 win at Atlanta.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Panthers Teammates News
Updates on Metchie's quarterback and target competition.
- Jalen Coker: Practicing again Friday (opens in new tab)Jalen Coker, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jalen Coker: Working on side field Wednesday (opens in new tab)Jalen Coker, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jalen Coker: Nursing quad strain, could play Week 4 (opens in new tab)Jalen Coker, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Jalen Coker: Active in Week 3 (opens in new tab)Jalen Coker, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jalen Coker: Listed questionable for Sunday (opens in new tab)Jalen Coker, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Jalen Coker: Still bothered by ankle Thursday (opens in new tab)Jalen Coker, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
Around the Panthers
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John Metchie News FAQ
What is the latest news on John Metchie?
The latest Metchie update, from September 27: Metchie struggles at Cleveland. Metchie caught 2 of 5 targets for 19 yards and one touchdown in the 21–18 loss at Cleveland. That was 12% of the team's targets.
How does the latest John Metchie news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 9.9 fantasy points, a WR44 finish, 5.0 above his 5.0 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
John Metchie Bio
John Metchie is a wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers, where he wears No. 13. Born July 18, 2000, in Taiwan, Taiwan, he attended Saint James School and played college football at Alabama.
The Houston Texans selected Metchie in round 2, pick 44, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on August 18, 2025. He was traded to the New York Jets on October 29, 2025. Since then, Metchie played for the Philadelphia Eagles (2025) and New York Jets (2025) and joined the Carolina Panthers in 2026.
In 47 regular-season games since 2023, he has caught 75 passes for 705 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
4 stops with 4 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Carolina Panthers Current team2026–present
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 1 of 2 games.
New York Jets2025
Acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on October 29, 2025. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 8 of 9 games.
Philadelphia Eagles2025
Acquired in a trade with the Houston Texans on August 18, 2025. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 7 of 7 games.
Houston Texans2022–2024
Selected in round 2, pick 44, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 20 of 29 games.
College: Alabama
Transactions
- SignedAgreed to a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers.
- TradedTraded by the Philadelphia Eagles to the New York Jets for CB Michael Carter and a 2027 seventh-round pick.
- TradedTraded by the Houston Texans to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2026 sixth-round pick and TE Harrison Bryant.
- SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the Houston Texans.
- DraftedSelected by the Houston Texans in round 2, pick 44.
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About John Metchie: Bio FAQ
How old is John Metchie?
John Metchie is 26 years old. He was born on July 18, 2000. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is John Metchie?
John Metchie is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 204 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers.
How much does John Metchie weigh?
John Metchie weighs 204 pounds, his listed weight on the Carolina Panthers roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does John Metchie wear?
John Metchie wears number 13 for the Carolina Panthers. He plays wide receiver.
What position does John Metchie play?
John Metchie plays wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers, wearing number 13. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does John Metchie play for?
John Metchie plays for the Carolina Panthers as a wide receiver.
Where did John Metchie go to college?
John Metchie played college football at Alabama, after attending Saint James School (MD).
Where is John Metchie from?
John Metchie went to high school in Maryland, at Saint James School, before playing college football at Alabama.
When is John Metchie's birthday?
John Metchie's birthday is July 18. He was born on July 18, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has John Metchie been in the NFL?
2026 is John Metchie's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022. View his career statistics.
What teams has John Metchie played for?
John Metchie has played for the Houston Texans and New York Jets. View his career statistics.
What year did John Metchie enter the NFL?
John Metchie entered the NFL in 2022. 2026 is his 5th season.