DK Metcalf
26-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
13
YDS
158
TD
1
AVG
12.2
TAR
18
Rest-of-Season 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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Misses Wednesday's practice
Metcalf didn't take part in Wednesday's practice due to a hand injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
After a measly 3-29-0 line on four targets in a Week 1 win against the Broncos, Metcalf broke free this past Sunday in New England, securing a 56-yard touchdown among a 10-catch, 129-yard performance on 14 targets. It's unclear if his current health concern is threatening his availability for Sunday's contest against the Dolphins, but the next two days of practices likely will help give a sense of his chances to suit up.
After a measly 3-29-0 line on four targets in a Week 1 win against the Broncos, Metcalf broke free this past Sunday in New England, securing a 56-yard touchdown among a 10-catch, 129-yard performance on 14 targets. It's unclear if his current health concern is threatening his availability for Sunday's contest against the Dolphins, but the next two days of practices likely will help give a sense of his chances to suit up.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do DK Metcalf's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
102.5Air Yards Per Snap
1.88% Team Air Yards
39.1%% Team Targets
26.5%Avg Depth of Target
11.4 YdsCatch Rate
72.2%Drop Rate
11.1%Avg Yds After Catch
5.1% Targeted On Route
25.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Dolphins pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Sunday, Sep 22nd at 4:05PM
Overall QB Rating Against
112.3
Cornerbacks
109.0
Safeties
95.8
Linebackers
121.4
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2024 DK Metcalf Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do DK Metcalf's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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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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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Long TD against Patriots
Metcalf recorded 10 receptions on 14 targets for 129 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-20 overtime win over the Patriots.
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Struggles in season opener
Metcalf finished with three receptions on four targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
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Records touchdown in preseason win
Metcalf brought in one of two targets for a 21-yard touchdown in the Seahawks' 37-33 preseason win over the Browns on Saturday night.
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Unlikely to play in preseason
Metcalf isn't likely to play in any games this preseason, Gregg Bell of The News Tribune reports.
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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.
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Uncertain ceiling against Surtain
Metcalf will likely be shadowed by Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain on Sunday, per Mike Clay of ESPN.
ANALYSIS
Metcalf draws a tough Week 1 matchup against one of the NFL's best cornerbacks, as Surtain was recently rewarded for his coverage skills with a four-year, $96 million extension. Few, if any, cornerbacks follow top outside receivers more than Surtain does, and he limited Metcalf to just 36 yards when they last faced off in Week 1 of the 2022 season. While Seattle's offense as a whole has a favorable matchup against a Broncos defense that surrendered 24.3 points per game last season, sledding could be tougher for Metcalf than many of his teammates.
Metcalf draws a tough Week 1 matchup against one of the NFL's best cornerbacks, as Surtain was recently rewarded for his coverage skills with a four-year, $96 million extension. Few, if any, cornerbacks follow top outside receivers more than Surtain does, and he limited Metcalf to just 36 yards when they last faced off in Week 1 of the 2022 season. While Seattle's offense as a whole has a favorable matchup against a Broncos defense that surrendered 24.3 points per game last season, sledding could be tougher for Metcalf than many of his teammates.