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WRPIT40 insightsLatest Sep 13, 2026
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PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Gemini AI projects Metcalf will have his first 1,000-yard season since 2023 as a realistic outcome in 2026, with room to run toward his 2020 career high of 1,303 yards. The projection is supported by McCarthy's pass-first offensive scheme (contrasting with former coordinator Arthur Smith), the addition of Michael Pittman Jr. as a credible No. 2 receiver to draw coverage, second-round pick Germie Bernard's upside to force defensive attention, and Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. Metcalf caught 59 passes for 850 yards and six touchdowns in his first Steelers season.
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PositiveMatchupSep 12, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Despite finishing as WR19 in fantasy points per game last year, Metcalf was outside the top 24 receivers in weekly scoring in nine of his 15 games played. He ranked 24th in target share (21.1%), 26th in receiving yards per game (56.7), 25th in yards per route run (1.98), 20th in first-read share (27.7%), and 37th in first downs per route run among 109 qualifying receivers. However, his Week 1 matchup against Atlanta works in his favor: Atlanta had the fourth-highest single-high rate (59.4%) in Weeks 12-18, and against single-high coverage, Metcalf posted a 28% target-per-route-run rate and 2.38 yards per route run. Atlanta allowed the second-most fantasy points per game and second-most receiving touchdowns to perimeter receivers in that span.
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NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Metcalf was the WR27 on WR34 usage in half PPR last season in a totally different offense. New HC Mike McCarthy typically calls a more 3-WR set, pass-heavy offense, which should help. At the same time, Michael Pittman Jr. and second-round WR Germie Bernard will be better competition than he had last year. The matchup is fairly good: the Falcons won't have either of their 2025 first-round edge rushers and don't have depth along the DL. They do have CB1 A.J. Terrell and S Jessie Bates to match up with Metcalf, but Rodgers should have time to operate. The Falcons were 10th-worst against fantasy WRs last year.
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PositiveMatchupSep 9, 2026FantasyPros Articles
D.K. Metcalf finished 2025 as WR19 in fantasy points per game but was inconsistent, finishing outside the top 24 receivers in nine of 15 games played. Among 109 qualifying receivers, he ranked 24th in target share (21.1%), 26th in receiving yards per game (56.7), 25th in yards per route run (1.98), 20th in first-read share (27.7%), and 37th in first downs per route run. However, his Week 1 matchup against Atlanta is favorable: in Weeks 12-18, Atlanta had the fourth-highest single-high rate (59.4%), and against single-high coverage, Metcalf posted a robust 28% target-per-route-run rate and 2.38 yards per route run. Atlanta allowed the second-most fantasy points per game and second-most receiving touchdowns to perimeter wide receivers in that stretch.
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