FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on DK Metcalf

PodcastWeek 3 Fantasy Football News: Major Injuries, Waiver Stashes & Start/Sit Decisi...September 25, 2026

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I watched Metcalf play last week and it was abysmal... I'm not backing DK Metcalf until he looks like a viable receiver

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STACKED’s take

Negative signalBust

Metcalf is overrated and should be benched for 80 Mitchell.

The source is fading DK Metcalf, describing his recent play as abysmal and labeling him one of the most overrated-looking players in the NFL. They prefer starting 80 Mitchell over him.

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DK MetcalfNeutralRole

Metcalf commands 31.7% first-read target share but Receiver Score rates him low-end WR2.

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DK MetcalfNegativeMatchup

WR25 ranking; 115-yard precedent without Ward shadow coverage.

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DK MetcalfNeutralRole

WR32 with improved floor from closer alignment; fine but neutral.

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DK MetcalfNeutralRole

DK Metcalf is Steelers' main WR target for Rodgers.

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DK MetcalfPositiveNews

Week 8 high-profile WR/CB matchups (shoutout @FantasyPtsData ): Not expecting a shadow matchup based on this season's cornerback deployment: -DK Met...

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DK MetcalfPositiveValue

Metcalf ranks twenty-seventh in WR trade value at 29 points.

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