We would prefer to wait until Round 5 to draft Metcalf as a low-end No. 2 wide receiver. Seattle added Jaxon-Smith-Njigba in the NFL Draft, and Tyler Lockett is still there as well. As long as those two stay healthy, it is highly unlikely Metcalf earns the target share necessary to live up to his top-10 potential. One positive you should expect from Metcalf is an increase in touchdowns. Last year was the first time he scored fewer than 10 touchdowns since his rookie year, despite the fact that he had a career-high 23 end-zone targets. One longterm concern for Metcalf is that if Smith-Njigba hits his ceiling, Metcalf will not be the No. 1 in Seattle for long. That makes Metcalf a good Dynasty sell if he gets off to a good start in 2023.
Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Breaks out for season-best effort
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Metcalf brought in six of eight targets for 134 yards and three touchdowns in the Seahawks' 41-35 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday night.
Metcalf paced the Seahawks in receiving yards on the night with the help of a 73-yard touchdown grab just past the midway point of the first quarter that served as the first of his three scores on the night. The talented wideout would strike again from one and three yards away in the second and fourth quarters, respectively, allowing him to double up his season touchdown tally in a little over three quarters. Metcalf's yardage total also served as a season high, and Thursday marked his first regular-season game with multiple end-zone visits through the air since Week 8 of the 2021 campaign. Metcalf now has at least 94 receiving yards in three of the last four games heading into a tough Week 14 road matchup against the 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 10.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Start Him (Lineup Decisions)
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Metcalf has at least nine targets in each of his past three games and in five of his past six. That kind of usage, especially in a game where the Seahawks figure to pass a bunch, makes him a borderline must-start. But on the 12 targets he's seen that have traveled at least 15 Air Yards over the past four weeks, Metcalf has caught just three. More alarming: Five of the targets were knocked away by defenders who were right on him when the ball arrived. He's not really zooming past anyone these days, and he's not winning contested catches regularly either. Pair that with the expectation that he'll line up across from DaRon Bland for much of the game (Bland usually plays right cornerback; Metcalf primarily lines up at left wide receiver) and it could be a rough one. Bland has allowed one touchdown and has allowed just a 52.5% catch rate with 13 passes defensed and seven interceptions. It's the volume you're banking on this week -- I'd start Metcalf in PPR over Diontae Johnson and Cooper Kupp, but I like the upside for Rashee Rice and Courtland Sutton just a little bit more.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Limited to three catches in loss
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Metcalf secured three of nine targets for 32 yards in the Seahawks' 31-13 loss to the 49ers on Thursday.
Metcalf paced the Seahawks in targets on the night while sharing the lead in receptions with Tyler Lockett. The big-bodied Metcalf was a victim of Geno Smith's underwhelming night against the 49ers' suffocating defense, with Metcalf's yardage tally also serving as a season-low total. Metcalf and the rest of the Seahawks offense face a second straight tough defense when they tangle with the Cowboys on the road in a Week 13 Thursday night showdown.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Ready for Week 12
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Metcalf (toe) doesn't have a designation for Thursday's contest against the 49ers, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Metcalf made his typical mid-week appearance on the Seahawks' practice report, only this week he was tending to a new injury. A toe issue was the cause of his absence from Tuesday's walkthrough instead of the hip or rib concerns that previously plagued him this season. After he was listed as a full participant Wednesday, however, Metcalf now is set to take on a San Francisco defense that has allowed the fifth-highest catch rate (68.3 percent) to opposing wide receivers this season.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Tending to toe issue
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Metcalf (toe) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's injury report, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Metcalf's practice routine seems to be following a similar pattern as last week, only this time he's dealing with a toe injury instead of the nagging hip issue he's dealt with since Week 6. It's unclear if he's in danger of missing Thursday's game against the 49ers.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Posts complete fantasy line
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Metcalf had five receptions on nine targets for 94 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Rams.
Metcalf wasted no time in breaking his four-game scoreless streak when he took his second target into the end zone on Seattle's opening drive Sunday. The 25-year-old is averaging 96.0 receiving yards over his last two contests while showing no ill effects from the hip injury that cost him the first game of his professional career back in Week 7. Metcalf will attempt to stay hot against the 49ers on Thursday Night Football in Week 12, but his odds to do so take a hit if starting quarterback Geno Smith (elbow) is unable to suit up. Drew Lock would end up starting under center in Smith's place in that scenario.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Double-digit targets Sunday
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Metcalf (hip) had seven receptions on 12 targets for 98 yards in Sunday's 29-26 win over Washington.
Geno Smith looked Metcalf's way early and often after the teammates connected just once (albeit for 50 yards) in last week's blowout loss to Blatimore. Metcalf was not limited by the minor hip injury that held him out of Thursday's practice, receiving his full share of snaps while leading the team in targets and receiving yards Sunday. With his health back in order, the speedy wideout will look to build on a solid 35/552/2 receiving line against the Rams next Sunday. Metcalf recorded three receptions for 47 yards and a touchdown when the two teams met back in Week 1.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: DNP on Thursday
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Metcalf (hip) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
While Metcalf's absence Thursday was attributed to a hip issue, he's likely getting a veteran rest day due to the injury that he initially suffered Week 6 and sidelined him Week 7. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: One long catch
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Metcalf recorded one reception on four targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 37-3 loss to Baltimore.
The Seahawks managed to generate only 158 passing yards, so Metcalf's yardage total was respectable. The bigger problem was his volume, as he managed only four targets as compared to seven for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and eight for Tyler Lockett. It was a disappointing step back after he commanded 23 targets across his previous two games combined. The good news is that Seattle is likely to be in a far more competitive matchup in Week 10 against Washington, which should help Metcalf's opportunity.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Ready for Sunday
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Metcalf (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Baltimore, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Metcalf followed up a full practice Wednesday with no on-field activity one day later. His lingering hip injury was to blame, but on the bright side he ditched the rib injury that has followed him since Week 2. Now with his status confirmed for Week 9, Metcalf will take aim Sunday at a Ravens defense that has allowed opposing wide receivers to rack up the sixth-most catches (111) to opposing wide receivers in eight games this season.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: No practice Thursday
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Metcalf (hip) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
After practicing fully Wednesday, Metcalf may be sitting out for maintenance one day later due to the hip injury that sidelined him Week 7 against the Cardinals. On a positive note, the Seahawks haven't listed the rib issue that's followed him since Week 2 on their Week 9 injury reports, indicating he's put that concern in the rearview mirror. In the end, Metcalf may need to log an uncapped session Friday in order to enter the weekend without a designation for Sunday's road matchup with the Ravens.
Metcalf has built-in potential because of the looks he gets from Smith not only on deep targets but on end-zone targets. But this is the second straight tough matchup for him, and the Ravens' skilled red-zone defense makes it less likely Metcalf comes through. And even if he does, his track record this year suggests it won't be a massive game. Consider him flex worthy; I'd rather start Josh Downs, Jordan Addison and Tyler Lockett in PPR.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Inefficient on 14 targets
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Metcalf recorded five receptions on 14 targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Browns.
Metcalf drew double-digit targets for the first time this season, though he still fell below 70 receiving yards for the third consecutive game. The highlight of his performance was a 43-yard grab late in the first quarter on a drive that ended with a field goal. While Metcalf was highly inefficient, he should have better results moving forward if he can regularly command targets at a higher clip.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Logs full practice Wednesday
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Metcalf (ribs/hip) practiced fully Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
When speaking to the media earlier Wednesday, head coach Pete Carroll told Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic that Metcalf was slated to be limited at practice. Upon the release of the Seahawks' first Week 8 injury report, however, Metcalf was apparently able to handle every on-field rep. After sitting out this past Sunday's win over the Cardinals due to a lingering rib injury and an even newer hip concern, Metcalf appears to be good to go ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Browns.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Missing first game of career
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Metcalf (ribs/hip) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals.
Metcalf has been able to play through a rib injury that he sustained Week 2, but the hip issue that he suffered last Sunday at Cincinnati impacted him enough to contain him to one limited practice during Week 7 prep. His availability for Sunday thus came down to a game-time decision, and after he went through a pregame workout, the Seahawks' training staff didn't deem Metcalf healthy enough to gut it out for another week. As a result, Tyler Lockett and rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba figure to be Seattle's wide receivers for quarterback Geno Smith.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Considered a game-time decision
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Metcalf (ribs/hip) is listed as questionable and viewed by coach Pete Carroll as a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with Arizona, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Metcalf has been playing through a rib injury since Week 2, with practice restrictions never previously putting his game-day availability in danger. The outlook is at least slightly different this time around, presumably because he added a hip injury during last week's 17-13 loss to Cincinnati. He did rejoin the contest in short order, and his return to a limited practice Friday after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday sets up a game-time call ahead of the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday. He'll face a vulnerable pass defense if he suits up, while an absence could mean more playing time for any and all of WRs Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jake Bobo and TEs Noah Fant, Will Dissly and Colby Parkinson.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: No practice Wednesday
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Metcalf (ribs/hip) didn't take part in practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Metcalf's rib injury has followed him since Week 2, and he now has another health concern after hurting his hip Week 6 at Cincinnati. Despite the pair of issues, he logged 77 percent of the snaps in Sunday's loss and notched four catches (on nine targets) for 69 yards. Fellow wide receiver Tyler Lockett (hamstring) was a limited participant Wednesday, so the status of the pair will be something to monitor as the Seahawks continue preparations for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Cardinals.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Underwhelms against Bengals
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Metcalf recorded four catches on 10 targets for 69 yards in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Bengals.
Despite briefly leaving the game with a hip injury, Metcalf tallied a new season high in targets and led the team in opportunities. That didn't translate to a great statistical performance, as even with long catches of 30 and 18 yards he was held under 70 receiving yards for the third time in five games this season. Metcalf's results have at least been in part caused by Seattle's mediocre output as a passing offense, though that could change in a Week 7 matchup against Arizona.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Dealing with hip injury
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Metcalf suffered a hip injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Bengals and is questionable to return.
Metcalf recorded two catches for 30 yards on five targets before heading to the locker room for further evaluation. The Seahawks should have an update on Metcalf's status later Sunday.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Set to play Sunday
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Metcalf (ribs) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Though Metcalf was withheld from the Seahawks' first two Week 6 practice sessions with the rib injury, his absences may have been primarily for maintenance purposes. The Seahawks haven't yet completed Friday's practice, but the coaching staff is apparently confident enough in Metcalf's health heading into the final Week 6 session to give him the green light for Sunday. Before the Seahawks went on bye Week 5, Metcalf had played north of 70 percent of the snaps in each of the team's first four games, accruing an 18-268-2 receiving line on 23 targets.
