The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast on DK Metcalf

Podcast1126: 10 Trends for Week 2September 16, 2026

From the episode

He left almost 10 PPR points on the table based on his usage. But that usage was obviously really great. I would consider Metcalf a buy right now.

Mentioned at 17:04 – 18:29

STACKED’s take

Positive signalValue

Metcalf is a strong buy-low candidate due to elite usage despite Week 1 inefficiency.

DK Metcalf is a buy-low candidate after underperforming his expected points by nearly 10 PPR points in Week 1. His usage was elite, ranking 5th in route share and 14th in target share, with only Chris Olave recording more air yards.

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DK MetcalfPositiveValue

Metcalf ranks twenty-seventh in WR trade value at 29 points.

Yahoo Sports NFL

DK MetcalfNeutralRole

Metcalf commands 31.7% first-read target share but Receiver Score rates him low-end WR2.

Fantasy Life Articles

DK MetcalfNegativeMatchup

WR25 ranking; 115-yard precedent without Ward shadow coverage.

Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

DK MetcalfNeutralRole

WR32 with improved floor from closer alignment; fine but neutral.

Mattek Fantasy Football

DK MetcalfNeutralRole

DK Metcalf is Steelers' main WR target for Rodgers.

Yahoo Sports NFL

DK MetcalfPositiveNews

Week 8 high-profile WR/CB matchups (shoutout @FantasyPtsData ): Not expecting a shadow matchup based on this season's cornerback deployment: -DK Met...

Ian Hartitz

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