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DK Metcalf Fantasy Football Rankings & Outlook

Updated October 27, 2026
WR · 6-4 · 235 · 8 yrs experience
PFM Fantasy RankWR20Week 8 · Half-PPR
PFM ViewMetcalf returned from an illness concern and produced 11 catches in Pittsburgh's comeback against Tampa Bay.

Fantasy Snapshot

Weekly · Week 8WR20vs. vs CLE
Rest of SeasonWR29
Final DraftWR34
DynastyWR37
Dynasty SuperflexWR37

2026 Fantasy Stats

Week 7
G7
Rec32
Rec Yds374
Rec TD1
Half-PPR Pts60.5
Half-PPR PPG8.6
Usage & production

Advanced Fantasy Profile

Through Week 7 View full WR stats
Opportunity Heavy Workload Share of team pass targets
23.6%Target Share
16th among WRs · 88th percentile
Role Top Air-Yards Share Share of team air yards
37.5%Air-Yards Share
10th among WRs · 93rd percentile
Efficiency Average Receiving yards per target
6.4Yards / Target
92nd among WRs · 29th percentile
Production Elite Season-to-date Half-PPR points
60.5Half-PPR Points
27th among WRs · 93rd percentile

Bars show positional percentiles. Opportunity and Role measure usage, not player quality.

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Opportunity

Target Share
23.6% 16th among WRs

Role

Air-Yards Share
37.5% 10th among WRs
aDOT
12.7 52nd among WRs
WOPR
0.62 13th among WRs

Efficiency

Yards / Target
6.4 92nd among WRs

Production

Half-PPR Points
60.5 27th among WRs
Latest 3 games

Recent Fantasy Usage

Week 7vs NO
6.6Fantasy pts
Usage6 targets · 2 catches
Production56 rec yds · 110 air yds
Week 6vs TB
14.8Fantasy pts
Usage15 targets · 11 catches
Production93 rec yds · 118 air yds
Week 5vs IND
3.8Fantasy pts
Usage4 targets · 3 catches
Production12 rec yds · 15 air yds
Show earlier games (4)
Week 4vs CLE
14.0Fantasy pts
Usage9 targets · 5 catches
Production115 rec yds · 155 air yds
Week 3vs CIN
10.6Fantasy pts
Usage5 targets · 3 catches
Production31 rec yds · 73 air yds
Week 2vs NE
4.7Fantasy pts
Usage9 targets · 4 catches
Production27 rec yds · 62 air yds
Week 1vs ATL
6.0Fantasy pts
Usage10 targets · 4 catches
Production40 rec yds · 204 air yds

PFM Fantasy Outlook

DK Metcalf entered Week 6 with only 19 catches in five games, then delivered his busiest afternoon of the season against Tampa Bay. He finished with 11 receptions and made important plays as Pittsburgh rallied to win 26-19. It was an encouraging change for a receiver who had not been getting enough volume to match his size and downfield ability.

Metcalf now has 30 catches for 318 yards and one touchdown through six games. That large Week 6 catch total lifted his season reception number substantially, but it did not suddenly create a string of dominant yardage games. Aaron Rodgers has multiple targets, and rookie Germie Bernard also drew significant attention against the Buccaneers. PFM's WR30 rest-of-season standing reflects the inconsistent production despite the latest reception surge. Metcalf can remain useful if Pittsburgh keeps giving him chances, but the touchdown total needs to improve for more regular fantasy impact.

PFM Team Context

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Offense77.9No. 21
QB Stability74.5No. 28
Roster Strength78.2No. 20