NBC Sports Rotoworld on DK Metcalf
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Metcalf saw an obscene 204 air yards in Week 1 against Atlanta. Only Chris Olave — our good and decent air yards king — had more on opening weekend... Metcalf, one of the league's best prolific downfield pass catchers, averaged just 70.3 air yards per game in 2025. There is, per my sources, a sizable gap between 70.3 and 204.
STACKED’s take
Metcalf's 204 air yards in Week 1 signals major upside from 70.3 avg in 2025.
Metcalf saw an obscene 204 air yards in Week 1 against Atlanta, only behind Chris Olave for the week. This represents a massive jump from his 2025 average of 70.3 air yards per game under Arthur Smith's offense. With Aaron Rodgers posting 10.5 air yards per attempt (sixth highest among QBs, well above his 2025 average of 4.4), Metcalf saw 40 percent of the Steelers' first-read targets and led the team in routes. The source notes Metcalf dropped a potential big gain and was interfered with on another deep shot, suggesting even more upside. The Steelers' pass-heavy approach (66 percent early-down neutral pass rate, third most air yards in Week 1) should lead to gaudy stat lines for Metcalf this year.
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