FantasyPros Articles on DK Metcalf
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Metcalf's Week 1 matchup does work in his favor, though. Last year, in Weeks 12-18, Atlanta had the fourth-highest single-high rate (59.4%). Last year, against single-high, Metcalf had a robust 28% target-per-route-run rate and 2.38 yards per route run. Metcalf should lead the way for Pittsburgh's passing attack in Week 1.
STACKED’s take
Metcalf's Week 1 matchup vs. Atlanta's single-high coverage sets up for strong production.
Metcalf finished as WR19 in fantasy points per game last year but was outside the top 24 receivers in nine of 15 games played. Among 109 qualifying receivers, he ranked 24th in target share (21.1%), 26th in receiving yards per game (56.7), 25th in yards per route run (1.98), 20th in first-read share (27.7%), and 37th in first downs per route run. However, his Week 1 matchup against Atlanta works in his favor: Atlanta had the fourth-highest single-high rate (59.4%) in Weeks 12-18, and Metcalf posted a 28% target-per-route-run rate and 2.38 yards per route run against single-high coverage. Atlanta allowed the second-most fantasy points per game and second-most receiving touchdowns to perimeter wide receivers in Weeks 12-18. Metcalf should lead Pittsburgh's passing attack in Week 1.
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