Behind the Steel Curtain on DK Metcalf

ArticleDK Metcalf has one of the worst contracts in the NFLSeptember 20, 2026

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His average depth of target since he became a Steeler is 7.21 yards – that ranks 121st in the NFL. Yet, despite such a low average depth of target, Metcalf ranks 101st in reception percentage.

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Metcalf 22nd in target share but 121st in depth of target; 101st in catch rate.

Despite ranking 22nd in target share, Metcalf's average depth of target since becoming a Steeler is 7.21 yards—ranking 121st in the NFL—yet he ranks 101st in reception percentage, indicating he is not catching deep balls at a high rate and is struggling with separation and efficiency on short-to-intermediate routes.