DK Metcalf
26-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
66
YDS
1114
TD
8
AVG
16.9
TAR
119
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Metcalf is one of the NFL's all-time physical freaks and has thoroughly defied the pre-draft medical concerns that dropped him to 64th overall in 2019. Still, he feels like somewhat of a disappointment, even if it's hard to pick out a specific weakness in his game. Metcalf erupted for 83-1,303-10 in his second season and hasn't stopped scoring touchdowns since (26 in three subsequent years), but his other numbers have been far less impressive -- averages of 77 catches for 1,043 yards on 129.7 targets, at a 59.4 percent catch rate and 8.0 YPT. Part of that entails the change from prime Russell Wilson to a declining/injured Wilson and then Geno Smith. Another part is that the Seahawks were 32nd, 22nd and 32nd in offensive snaps the past three years, sitting about 7 percent below league-average in play volume since the NFL moved to a 17-game schedule. Swapping out HC Pete Carroll and OC Shane Waldron for Mike McDaniel and Ryan Grubb might help with the team-level volume, but Metcalf again again faces strong competition for WR targets from Tyler Lockett and 2023 first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Annual predictions of Lockett's share decreasing still haven't manifested, and by the time that inevitably happens (or he leaves) it might be Smith-Njigba benefitting more so than Metcalf. On the bright side, Metcalf is still only 26, immensely talented and has never finished below 900 yards or six touchdowns. He's at least a solid starter for fantasy teams, and a coaching change might be the shake-up he needs to finally get back to his 2020 production and/or push toward 30 percent target share for the first time. Read Past Outlooks
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Ugly finish to 2023 season
Metcalf was held to one reception for 10 yards on six targets in Sunday's 21-20 win over Arizona.
ANALYSIS
Quarterback Geno Smith was not synced up with his No. 1 receiver despite picking up the win, resulting in the duo's worst catch rate (17 percent) to date. Even with the sour finish, Metcalf turned in his third 1,000-yard season since joining the league in 2019. The ironman missed the first game of his career due to injury, but he started Seattle's other 16 contests to finish with 66 receptions, 1,114 yards and eight touchdowns. Metcalf will continue to operate as the Seahawks' top receiving option when the team resumes play in 2024.
Quarterback Geno Smith was not synced up with his No. 1 receiver despite picking up the win, resulting in the duo's worst catch rate (17 percent) to date. Even with the sour finish, Metcalf turned in his third 1,000-yard season since joining the league in 2019. The ironman missed the first game of his career due to injury, but he started Seattle's other 16 contests to finish with 66 receptions, 1,114 yards and eight touchdowns. Metcalf will continue to operate as the Seahawks' top receiving option when the team resumes play in 2024.
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Air Yards Per Game
96.2Air Yards Per Snap
1.97% Team Air Yards
37.9%% Team Targets
21.9%Avg Depth of Target
12.8 YdsCatch Rate
55.5%Drop Rate
5.9%Avg Yds After Catch
5.7% Targeted On Route
22.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2023 DK Metcalf Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 4"Weight
235 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.33 secShuttle Time
4.50 secCone Drill
7.38 secVertical Jump
40.5 inBroad Jump
134 inBench Press
27 repsHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
34.88 in
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Not facing top corner Monday
Metcalf should see more open space for Monday's contest against the Eagles, with Adam Schefter of ESPN reporting Saturday that Darius Slay was ruled out for the game after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery this week.
ANALYSIS
With Slay out for Sunday's contest, the Eagles figure to assign James Bradbury as the primary corner to shadow Metcalf. Philadelphia's defense has allowed 585 passing yards and six touchdowns over their last two losses, and their 259.9 passing yards allowed per game is fifth worst in the NFL. Metcalf could see plenty of additional opportunities for open space in the passing attack, or at the very least, give breathing room for fellow Seattle wideouts Tyler Lockett, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jake Bobo. Metcalf's opportunities could be further bolstered if Geno Smith is able to return from his one-game absence, with the former catching just two passes on five targets for 52 yards and a touchdown with Drew Lock under center in Week 14 against the 49ers.
With Slay out for Sunday's contest, the Eagles figure to assign James Bradbury as the primary corner to shadow Metcalf. Philadelphia's defense has allowed 585 passing yards and six touchdowns over their last two losses, and their 259.9 passing yards allowed per game is fifth worst in the NFL. Metcalf could see plenty of additional opportunities for open space in the passing attack, or at the very least, give breathing room for fellow Seattle wideouts Tyler Lockett, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jake Bobo. Metcalf's opportunities could be further bolstered if Geno Smith is able to return from his one-game absence, with the former catching just two passes on five targets for 52 yards and a touchdown with Drew Lock under center in Week 14 against the 49ers.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Metcalf's size/speed combination is unmatched, but from a statistical standpoint he's only put it all together in one of his four NFL seasons -- in 2020 when he went for 83-1,303-10. He got back on the right side of 1,000 yards last year, barely, yet finished with a career-low six touchdowns amidst a breakout season from Geno Smith. While Metcalf's 141 targets were a career high and easily a team high, Smith was actually more efficient when throwing to Tyler Lockett and his tight ends. Lockett, in particular, had three more touchdowns and only 15 fewer yards on 24 fewer targets than Metcalf. Some of that might just be luck, but at what point do we start to consider the possibility that Metcalf is merely a good player and not a great one despite his physical gifts? On the other hand, he's only 25 and has never missed a game after a bunch of injuries in college, so giving him one more chance to join the elite isn't the worst idea even with rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba adding to the target competition.
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Tops 1,000 yards
Metcalf recorded five catches on eight targets for 106 yards in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Steelers.
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Suiting up in Week 17
Metcalf (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
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Slated to play in Week 17
Head coach Pete Carroll said Friday that Metcalf is tending to stiffness in his lower back, but the wide receiver is in line to play Sunday against the Steelers, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
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Listed as questionable
Metcalf (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
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Dealing with back issue
Metcalf didn't practice Thursday due to a back injury, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
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