John Metchie

John Metchie

24-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Houston Texans
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Metchie missed the 2022 season while dealing with health issues. Upon his return in 2023, the receiver was a minor part of the Texans offense. On the season, he averaged one catch for 9.9 yards while not scoring a touchdown. It seemed as if Metchie had an opportunity to seize a larger role. During the season, Houston had to play without Tank Dell and Noah Brown for extended periods while Nico Collins and Robert Woods also missed time. However, Metchie played fewer than 20 snaps in 10 games. After the Texans acquired Stefon Diggs, Metchie will battle for a depth role. Read Past Outlooks
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#401.27
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$Signed a four-year, $8.07 million contract with the Texans in May of 2022.
Inactive in Week 2
WRHouston Texans
Coach's Decision
September 16, 2024
Metchie (coach's decision) was inactive for Week 2 against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Metchie has not suited up for either of the Texans' first two games, as it appears the coaching staff prefers Xavier Hutchinson as the fifth wideout while allotting a spot to Steven Sims as a returner.
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Sunday, Sep 22nd at 1:00PM
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55.5
 
Cornerbacks
86.5
 
Safeties
34.1
 
Linebackers
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
Metchie, a second-round pick out of Alabama in 2022, never got on the field after being diagnosed with leukemia last summer. The 22-year-old overcame the illness and participated in a voluntary late-April camp in preparation for normal offseason activities and training camp. With Brandin Cooks traded and Nico Collins still needing to prove himself, there's an opportunity for Metchie and the team's other young wideouts to see ample playing time. Metchie was expected to be a significant part of the offense last season, but there are no guarantees for 2023, particularly with a new offensive brain trust in place.
Metchie landed in the right place to get snaps and targets, but he's expected to miss his rookie season after being diagnosed with leukemia in July. On top of that, he's coming back from the ACL tear that ended his college career Dec. 4. Prior to that, he had 2,058 yards and 14 TDs in his final two seasons at Alabama. Despite playing two fewer games than first-round pick Jameson Williams last year, Metchie finished with 15 more targets than his admittedly more-explosive teammate (Williams had 430 more yards than Metchie nonetheless). The Texans took Metchie at No. 44 overall, and he could be in the mix for a starting job next year if everything goes well with his leukemia treatment, as expected.
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Inactive in Week 1
WRHouston Texans
Coach's Decision
September 8, 2024
Metchie (coach's decision) is inactive Week 1 against the Colts.
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Records two catches Saturday
WRHouston Texans
August 24, 2024
Metchie caught two of three targets for 21 yards in Saturday's preseason finale against the Rams.
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Finds paydirt
WRHouston Texans
August 18, 2024
Metchie caught six of seven targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants.
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One drop, one catch Friday
WRHouston Texans
August 10, 2024
Metchie caught one of two targets for four yards in Friday's 20-12 preseason win over the Steelers.
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Coach looking for response
WRHouston Texans
August 3, 2024
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Friday that he wants to see how Metchie responds after a quiet preseason game Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Multiple teams interested
WRHouston Texans
August 26, 2024
Metchie has been the subject of trade inquiries from multiple teams, but it's not clear if the Texans are looking to move him, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 second-round pick sat out his entire rookie season while fighting leukemia, then saw a minimal role in 2023 once he was cleared to return to the field. Metchie's standing in the Texans' receiver room dropped further when the team traded for Stefon Diggs in April, so a fresh start could only help him. It's not clear which other teams have reached out to Houston about a possible trade.
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