Behind the Steel Curtain on DK Metcalf

Metcalf's 8.4 yards per catch through 2 games falls short of explosive production expectations.

Through two games in 2026, Metcalf has recorded 8 receptions for 67 yards and 0 touchdowns, averaging just 8.4 yards per catch. Against New England, he was targeted 9 times but averaged only 6.8 yards per reception and dropped 2 passes. The struggles are particularly notable given his reputation as one of the NFL's premier big-play threats; he had opportunities to make explosive plays down the field in Week 1 but was unable to consistently capitalize, and the issues continued against New England as the Steelers offense struggled to generate explosive plays as a whole.

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