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Mattek Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on DK Metcalf
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Mattek Fantasy Football about DK Metcalf.
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All Mattek Fantasy Football insights about DK Metcalf
PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026
Ranked WR20 in a great matchup against the Steelers, who continue to be a top-five pass rate over expectation offense in the NFL. With Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson both out, Metcalf and Jeremy Jeudy are projected to command roughly 55% combined target share. Even in weeks without touchdowns, the Steelers' high-volume passing game provides a safe floor; Lamar Jackson would not be surprised if Metcalf and Jeudy combined for 18 receptions.NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026
McCarthy ranks DK Metcalf WR32, describing him as fine but not a buy candidate or drop candidate. The Seahawks have played Metcalf closer to the line of scrimmage, which builds in fantasy floor by reducing his average depth of target. The trimmed air yards should provide more consistent production, though this creates variable week-to-week results, especially with Aaron Rodgers.PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026
Ranked back-to-back with Jeremy Nedd as a primary target for the Steelers; the source notes that Metcalf started playing closer to the line of scrimmage in the game against the Buccaneers, and he remains one of the only viable targets alongside Nedd and Freiermuth.PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Metcalf had a strong game with a reduced average depth of target, as the offense funneled targets to him and Jayden Reed.NegativeValueOct 15, 2026
Ranked 59th in the source's flex rankings, behind Jeremy Kern, indicating the source prefers Kern's upside and matchup this week.NegativeProjectionOct 13, 2026
Ranked 87th. Source admits on 'truth serum' they might prefer Jeremy Bernard and Pat Frymouth to Metcalf. Metcalf's best game this year was five for 115 yards, though he did break out in that game.NegativeProjectionOct 12, 2026
Received only four targets in Week 5 despite Jeremy Bernard being targeted eight times. Chris Rodriguez Jr. believes Metcalf is 'pretty toast physically compared to how good he used to be' and that Metcalf and Rogers are 'a horrible fit for one another.' He does not like DK Metcalf in fantasy and has seen nothing to change his belief about the poor fit between Metcalf and Rogers.NegativeRoleOct 8, 2026
Ranked as high as the source could reasonably get him given stylistic fit concerns. The source thinks Metcalf is a horrible stylistic fit in the Packers offense with Aaron Rodgers. However, he does have a good matchup at home against the Indianapolis Colts with Michael Pittman Jr. out.PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
Ranked as the WR30, DK Metcalf remains a fixture in the rankings because the team continues to target him, despite Mattek noting that his tape is 'so so so bad.'PositiveValueSep 23, 2026
Michael Leone Burrow Jt prefers the Bichel Tudin and DK Metcalf side of a trade, stating 'I will go the Totin Metaf side because I prefer getting the' and later reinforcing 'buying on Tuton right now feels really good,' indicating preference for Metcalf's value in the trade scenario.NegativeBustSep 22, 2026
Mattek expresses concern over DK Metcalf's performance, noting he looks like he is running in 'quicksand' with poor separation metrics compared to teammates like Jalen McMillan. While he will still earn targets, his recent film is concerning.NegativeRoleSep 21, 2026
Film evaluation reveals significant passing game role concerns; described as 'offensive' when reviewing his performance against the Patriots, suggesting poor route running or separation that limits his fantasy upside despite being a Steelers receiver.PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
Metcalf ran the most crossing routes in the NFL but had a poor Week 1 game with only 8 PPR points and 5 targets. Aaron Rodgers said in his Monday press conference that they need to do a better job getting the ball to Metcalf and that he's going to force-feed him. However, he will face Christian Gonzalez coverage in Week 2.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Ranked 65th in week one FLEX rankings.NegativeValueAug 28, 2026
DK Metcalf is identified as a potential seventh-round draft target alongside other wide receivers to provide immediate starting value for fantasy rosters.NegativeBustAug 18, 2026
DK Metcalf is viewed as a poor stylistic fit for Aaron Rodgers' current playing style, creating an opportunity for Jeremy Bernard to earn targets over him.NegativeProjectionAug 11, 2026
DK Metcalf is the WR36 with 152 PPR points; he is an example of a receiver who can increase his fantasy production through better game results without needing a change in offensive role.NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
Included in the massive tier of players ranked 76 to 116 in the top 100 players.PositiveProjectionJul 1, 2026
Metcalf is not a breakout bet but rather a bet that Aaron Rodgers plays better than last season; even so, 12.5 fantasy points per game as a wide receiver three is respectable.PositiveValueJul 1, 2026
Metcalf is added to the team as a startable wide receiver option that can be mixed and matched with the analyst's other receivers depending on weekly projections.PositiveProjectionJun 24, 2026
Metcalf is selected but the analyst questions his value in flex spots, noting that other running backs like Quentin Johnston might be preferable in certain lineup configurations.PositiveValueJun 24, 2026
Author selects D.K. Metcalf as a wide receiver option, building a strong starting lineup with Gibbs, Rice, Collins, Swift, and Metcalf.PositiveValueJun 18, 2026
DK Metcalf is being drafted about 20 picks before Michael Pittman Jr., and while Metcalf is a better player and more of a space/advantage creator, Pittman Jr. offers better value for the Steelers' offense.NegativeRoleNo date
DK Metcalf is an awful stylistic fit with Aaron Rodgers. Despite this concern, Mattek Fantasy Football still ranks him as a starter in fantasy football.NegativeValueNo date
Mattek admits his previous ranking of DK Metcalf at WR33 was too high following the Thursday night game.NegativeRoleNo date
Having a nightmare start to the year. Finally scored a touchdown but only earned 5 targets last week. Brock Powers concerned that if Seahawks start playing Jeremy Bernard more—who has shown greater ability to earn volume—it would be very bad for Metcalf's fantasy outlook.NegativeBustNo date
Mattek Fantasy Football is not convinced by DK Metcalf on the Pittsburgh Steelers despite health; Metcalf scored a touchdown last week but receives only five targets in 95% of games, indicating inconsistent opportunity and unreliable production. The source explicitly prefers Allen Lazard over Metcalf.NegativeBustNo date
Jonathan Taylor identifies D.K. Metcalf as one of the worst picks in his round, listing him among players to avoid in draft.PositiveBustNo date
Jonathan Taylor fades DK Metcalf despite acknowledging he is a very good real-life player with underrated YAC skills. Metcalf's fantasy production is poor: yards per target fell from 9.4 to 9.2, touchdown production is at a low, and his draft price does not make sense. The addition of Michael Pittman Jr. for short-area work combined with Pittsburgh's high percentage of throws to running backs makes his ADP unjustifiable. Taylor projects Michael Pittman Jr. could outscore Metcalf in full PPR.