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VideoTop 12 Bold Fantasy Football Predictions (2026) with John Hansen!July 10, 2026

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I've also, by the way, been a DK Metaf hater for forever... 1.46 yards per route run. Uh that was only 43rd out of 76 wide receivers with at least 50 targets. Meanwhile, his 2.40 uh yards per route run DK's against zone uh was 16th best

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DK Metcalf had poor efficiency in 2025 with 1.46 yards per route run (43rd out of 76 WRs with 50+ targets), though he was 16th best against zone coverage at 2.40 yards per route run.

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DK MetcalfPositiveValue

Metcalf is a buy-low candidate despite disappointing Week 1 stat line.

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DK MetcalfPositiveUsage

Metcalf's slant route rate jumps to 23.8% with Rodgers; buy-low candidate.

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DK MetcalfNeutralMatchup

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

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DK MetcalfNegativeMatchup

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

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DK MetcalfNegativeMatchup

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

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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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