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The Ringer Fantasy Football Show fantasy football takes on DK Metcalf
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from The Ringer Fantasy Football Show about DK Metcalf.
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All The Ringer Fantasy Football Show insights about DK Metcalf
NegativeBustSep 21, 2026
The source criticizes DK Metcalf for dropping passes and being a poor fit for Aaron Rodgers' offense. Despite Metcalf's $132 million contract, he has been terrible and legitimately can't catch the football. The source previously defended Metcalf strongly when he had Russell Wilson as his quarterback, noting that pairing is perfect for his skill set, but Metcalf and Rodgers is a terrible combination. The source acknowledges Metcalf's drops are not solely the quarterback's fault but emphasizes the scheme mismatch.PositiveRoleSep 18, 2026
The Steelers are using DK Metcalf differently in 2024 than last year; he's running more over-the-middle routes, crossing routes, and slants rather than just sideline routes. His air yards per target increased significantly to 17 in week one versus 10 last year, indicating expanded role and deeper targets. Despite a poor week one performance with dropped passes, the source believes Metcalf is the number one in the Steelers offense and may be underrated in fantasy football due to Aaron Rodgers' second-year familiarity and off-season work together.PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026
One of three players Aaron Rodgers has repeatedly named as someone he trusts most; Rodgers has a 15-year track record of getting the ball to players he trusts regardless of other situation factors. Metcalf is positioned to benefit from the Steelers' increased passing volume under Mike McCarthy.NegativeInjurySep 9, 2026
The source mentions DK Metcalf's recent comments regarding 'bilateral Achilles tendonitis' and his interest in conspiracy theories, jokingly questioning if these distractions impact team building.NegativeValueSep 4, 2026
Metcalf is considered overpriced at his current WR34 ADP. While he is a talented player, the arrival of Michael Pittman and the team's tendency to utilize tight ends heavily creates a crowded target environment that limits his upside.NegativeBustAug 29, 2026
Metcalf was explicitly avoided with strong language ('Never. Not with a 10-foot pole'), reflecting a fade on the Steelers receiver due to general frustration with the Steelers offense and unpredictability.NegativeBustAug 26, 2026
The source classifies the entire Steelers offense as a 'do not draft' group, specifically noting that DK Metcalf is a high-variance player who does not fit well with Aaron Rodgers' current scheme. The source expects the Steelers to spread the ball around in 11 personnel, leading to a low-ceiling, frustrating experience for fantasy managers.NegativeDepth ChartAug 12, 2026
The Seahawks traded away Metcalf last year, which the source identifies as a major change that made the Seahawks' offense look like 'a deep thing' that needed Tori Horton to catch a bunch of touchdowns; the source expected the Seahawks to regress offensively after losing Metcalf, but they did not, suggesting the trade was a significant roster move that altered the team's receiving landscape.PositiveValueNo date
DK Metcalf is currently going as wide receiver 27 by ADP but finished last year as wide receiver 18; the speaker suggests he needs just two more targets per game to significantly elevate his production, implying current ADP undervalues his upside.