NBC Sports Rotoworld on DK Metcalf

Article2026 Fantasy Football Week 2 Defense (DST) Rankings and StreamersSeptember 15, 2026

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especially with Christian Gonzalez likely shadowing DK Metcalf.

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Metcalf faces shadow coverage from Gonzalez; limited deep-ball upside.

DK Metcalf will likely be shadowed by Christian Gonzalez in the Patriots-Steelers game, limiting his deep-ball opportunities against a Steelers defense that won't allow the field to open up.

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Metcalf returns to Gillette Stadium where he scored first Steelers TD.

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Gonzalez likely shadows Metcalf; limits deep-ball upside vs. Patriots.

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Metcalf's middling flex status stems from Steelers' short-passing game and tough Gonzalez matchup.

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DK MetcalfPositiveUsage

"Can't draft DK Metcalf in the 7th round, Aaron Rodgers only throws it short." It's one game, but DK Metcalf had 10 targets and 204 air yards in Week...

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DK Metcalf holds steady at 22.8 trade value in Week 2.

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Metcalf had multiple drops and OPI; part of 104 yards lost in Week 1.

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