FantasyPros Articles on DK Metcalf
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Leading up to Week 6, DK Metcalf was averaging just 7.8 points per game (WR45), but he had run 191 routes (WR4) and was averaging over seven targets per game... This was the first week we saw the targets and efficiency come together. Metcalf finished against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with 15 targets, 11 receptions, and 93 receiving yards. Aaron Rodgers has been very vocal that Metcalf is his guy... From Weeks 13 through 17, the Steelers have some of the best WR matchups, including the Texans, Jaguars, Ravens, and Titans.
STACKED’s take
Metcalf's 191 routes (WR4) and 7+ targets per game finally clicked in Week 6; buy before bye.
DK Metcalf is positioned as a buy-low volume play despite averaging just 7.8 points per game (WR45) through Week 5, because he had run 191 routes (WR4) and averaged over seven targets per game while being highly inefficient at 1.19 YPRR (WR78). Week 6 against Tampa Bay showed targets and efficiency converging with 15 targets, 11 receptions, and 93 receiving yards. Aaron Rodgers has been vocal that Metcalf is his guy since the season started and has followed through with volume. Managers seeing this big game with Metcalf's bye week coming in two weeks might sell high, but the source recommends buying as a volume play. From Weeks 13-17, the Steelers face Texans, Jaguars, Ravens, and Titans—some of the best WR matchups. The source prefers Metcalf in PPR leagues where reception volume becomes a cheat code, but even in half-PPR the volume provides value.
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