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Veteran DK Metcalf, meanwhile, has been mostly ineffective as the team's top receiver. He's had 40 or fewer yards in five of his eight games this season. Only one receiver in football has more than his six drops. His contested-catch percentage of 39.1% ranks 17th among 21 receivers with at least 50 targets in 2026, per Pro Football Focus data.
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Metcalf ineffective: 40-or-fewer yards in 5 of 8 games, six drops, 39.1% contested-catch rate.

Veteran has been mostly ineffective as the Steelers' top receiver; he's had 40 or fewer yards in five of his eight games this season. Only one receiver in football has more than his six drops. His contested-catch percentage of 39.1% ranks 17th among 21 receivers with at least 50 targets in 2026, per Pro Football Focus data.

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