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Dawgs By Nature fantasy football takes on DK Metcalf
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NegativeMatchupOct 29, 2026
Metcalf is ranked #27 on NFL.com in receiving yards (374) and #28 in receptions (32), serving as Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers' go-to guy in the passing game. He faces elite cornerback Denzel Ward, who is the #1-ranked cornerback in the league according to Pro Football Focus. Metcalf's signature move is an intermediate crossing pattern followed by a step past the post safety on a cut; Ward must avoid biting on double moves to keep Metcalf to pedestrian numbers. If Ward neutralizes Metcalf, Rodgers will be forced to rely on other receivers and tight end Pat Friermuth. At 6'4" and 235 pounds, Metcalf presents a physical challenge, and Pittsburgh fans are expecting a huge game from him.NegativeMatchupOct 2, 2026
DC Mike Rutenberg devised double coverage to eliminate Metcalf from the Steelers' offense in the first half, forcing QB Aaron Rodgers to look elsewhere. However, Metcalf came alive late in the fourth quarter with several big gains, indicating the strategy's limitations in the game's final stages.PositiveUsageOct 2, 2026
Metcalf was central to the Steelers' game-winning drive, recording three key receptions: 43-yard deep pass from the slot into Cleveland territory, 22-yard tightly contested pass into Cleveland territory at the 45-yard line, and 27-yard perfect pass over Campbell down to the 12-yard line with 2:09 remaining. His production on the final drive was critical to setting up the game-tying touchdown.PositiveUsageOct 2, 2026
Metcalf was a consistent target for Aaron Rodgers in the Steelers' passing game, including a 15-yard screen completion on 3rd-and-11 in the first quarter and a 43-yard deep pass completion in the fourth quarter, demonstrating his role as a primary receiving option in Pittsburgh's offense.PositiveBreakoutOct 1, 2026
Metcalf has had an up-and-down year, but if he can start to look anything like a WR1 again, the Steelers offense can take an even bigger step forward; he's part of a pass-catching group with a nice mix of upside and reliability alongside Michael Pittman Jr., Germie Bernard, Roman Wilson, Pat Freiermuth, and Darnell Washington.NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026
Through Week 3, Metcalf has continued to struggle to get going, failing to produce despite Aaron Rodgers spreading the ball around to multiple targets and putting up nearly 300 yards passing against Cincinnati.