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I would really not want to drop DK Mechaf with all the injuries that we have in Pittsburgh to the pass catchers...metcalf's just going to get a consistent amount of targets.

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STACKED’s take

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Hold Metcalf for consistent targets despite roster injuries.

Cam Scataboo advises against dropping DK Metcalf despite tight end injuries on the roster, citing Pittsburgh's pass-catcher injuries and Metcalf's consistent target volume as reasons to hold him. Metcalf is planned as a starter in the receiver slot.

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Metcalf at career-high 8.7 targets per game; expect continued volume

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Metcalf is a weekly headliner; Rodgers' volume supports multiple pass-catchers.

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