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The Steelers are using DK Metcalf differently this year than they were last year. Very differently. Last year he was just running down the sideline and now he's doing a lot more over the middle stuff, crossing routes, slants. They're moving him around more. His air yards per target were way up in week one. It was like 17 versus 10 last year.
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Metcalf's role expanded with more middle routes; air yards per target jumped 17 vs. 10 last year.

The Steelers are using DK Metcalf differently in 2024 than last year; he's running more over-the-middle routes, crossing routes, and slants rather than just sideline routes. His air yards per target increased significantly to 17 in week one versus 10 last year, indicating expanded role and deeper targets. Despite a poor week one performance with dropped passes, the source believes Metcalf is the number one in the Steelers offense and may be underrated in fantasy football due to Aaron Rodgers' second-year familiarity and off-season work together.

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