Behind the Steel Curtain on DK Metcalf

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In 17 games as a Steeler, Metcalf has caught 67 passes for 917 yards and six touchdowns. In 2025, he ranked 47th in EPA per target, per Sumer Sports. Entering Week 2, he ranked 57th dating back to the beginning of last season in that same stat, behind the likes of Brandin Cooks, Kalif Raymond, and Lil'Jordan Humphrey.
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Metcalf ranks 57th in EPA per target over last 17 games; production far below contract.

Through 17 games as a Steeler, Metcalf has caught 67 passes for 917 yards and six touchdowns, ranking 47th in EPA per target in 2025 and 57th dating back to the beginning of last season in that same stat, behind the likes of Brandin Cooks, Kalif Raymond, and Lil'Jordan Humphrey. In 2026, he ranked 89th in EPA per target (min. 10 routes run) going into Week 2.

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