Fantasy Life Articles on DK Metcalf
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Metcalf quite literally is not leaving the field, leading all wideouts with a 99% route rate. His 21% target share is healthy, while averaging just over seven targets per game. Despite the heavy pass volume from in close, Metcalf has just two end zone targets so far this season, something that should change going forward.
STACKED’s take
Metcalf's elite route rate and target share suggest significant upside despite slow start.
The source views Metcalf as a buy-low candidate despite recent underperformance (three catches for 12 yards against the Colts, only one game over 50 yards this season). His 12.6 expected fantasy points per game (19th in the league) suggests better days ahead. Metcalf leads all wideouts with a 99% route rate and maintains a 21% target share, averaging just over seven targets per game. He's run 201 routes (fourth-most among WRs) and the Steelers are involving him in multiple ways: 10 WR screen routes (10th-most) with four targets. Under Mike McCarthy, the Steelers rank fifth in dropback over expected (5%), fifth in dropback rate (66%), and second in dropback rate when leading by four-plus points. Most notably, Pittsburgh has an 82% dropback rate from inside the 10-yard line (highest in football), yet Metcalf has just two end zone targets so far—a situation expected to improve.
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