Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden on DK Metcalf

Video7 Wide Receivers You Are Drafting with Insane ConfidenceCaptured July 19, 2026

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44% of his targets were 0 to 9 yards, and a career-high 12% of his targets were behind the line of scrimmage. DK had never had a combo like that during his NFL career so far.

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DK Metcalf saw a career-high 44% of targets at 0-9 yards and 12% behind the line of scrimmage in 2024, a combo he'd never had before, indicating the Seahawks are using him more on quick hitters and short routes over the middle.

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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

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