It's weird to call Metcalf a sleeper, but we know he's in a slump coming into Week 16 against Minnesota, having scored 10.6 PPR points or less in four games in a row, and he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 7. Seattle offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb knows that Metcalf is struggling also, and we should get a squeaky wheel game against the Vikings. After Metcalf had just three targets in Week 15 against Green Bay, Grubb said, "it pissed me off that I couldn't get him the ball more. A guy like that, you just gotta find ways to get him the football. It doesn't matter if they're clouding him or what they're doing. We're trying to get the big guy the ball, and we will. He's a stud, we'll find ways." Minnesota is No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Metcalf could have a big outing in Week 16.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Full participant Thursday
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Metcalf (shoulder) was a full practice participant Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Metcalf followed up Wednesday's absence with full participation one day later, setting him up to continue to play through a shoulder issue for a fourth consecutive contest. In the previous three outings, he gathered in 11 of 18 targets for 143 yards and no touchdowns.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Misses practice Wednesday
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Metcalf (shoulder) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
For a fourth week in a row, Metcalf is tending to a shoulder injury, but he's been able to suit up in each of the past three games en route to a 11-143-0 line on 18 targets during that span. How much work, if any, he's able to handle in practices Thursday and Friday likely will determine whether he carries a designation into Sunday's contest against the Vikings.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Limited to three receptions Sunday
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Metcalf collected all three of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Packers.
Metcalf actually finished as Seattle's second-leading receiver despite seeing his fewest targets to date in 2024. That statistic highlights how poor of a passing performance Geno Smith (knee) and Sam Howell combined for against the Packers' rabid defense. Metcalf has taken a backseat to Jaxon Smith-Njigba (10-83-0) in the second half of the season, but the former still holds fantasy value heading into a Week 16 matchup against the Vikings.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Cleared to play
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Metcalf (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Metcalf played through the same injury the past couple weeks and handled his normal workload in wins over the Jets and Cardinals. He's caught at least four passes for 49-plus yards in four straight games since returning from a knee injury but hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 7.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Still dealing with shoulder issue
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Metcalf (shoulder) was limited at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Metcalf now has had his practice reps impacted for a third consecutive week due to a shoulder issue, but he still was able to play Weeks 13 and 14, combining for eight catches (on 15 targets) for 115 yards and no touchdowns. Friday's injury report may provide some clarity regarding his status ahead of Sunday's contest against the Packers.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Gains 49 yards on four catches
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Metcalf had four receptions (on six targets) for 49 yards in Sunday's 30-18 win over Arizona.
Metcalf finished second in targets behind running back Zach Charbonnet (seven) while checking in third in receiving yards behind Charbonnet and fellow wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The 27-year-old Metcalf's modest production out of the team's Week 10 bye may have fantasy managers concerned, but the wideout has maintained a high floor of 4.8 receptions and 61.0 yards during the mild four-game cold spell. Keep faith in Metcalf, as the Seahawks may require more from their receivers at home against Green Bay next Sunday.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Cleared to play
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Metcalf (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Arizona, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
His downgrade from limited participation Wednesday to non-participation Thursday appears to have been about maintenance rather than indicating any kind of setback. Metcalf played through the same shoulder injury last week after missing two practices, catching four of nine targets for 66 yards in a 26-21 win over the Jets.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Bust Alert (Start/Sit)
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Metcalf banged up his knee in Week 13 at the Jets, and he's been dealing with a shoulder injury recently as well. It might explain his poor level of play since he's combined for eight catches for 125 yards and no touchdowns on 14 targets in his past two outings, and he scored 10.6 PPR points or less in each game. One of those games was against Arizona in Week 12 when he had four catches for 59 yards on five targets, and he doesn't have a good history against the Cardinals. In his past five games against Arizona, Metcalf has 17 catches for 198 yards and one touchdown, and he scored 10.8 PPR points or less in four of those games. The Cardinals have also allowed just one touchdown to a receiver in their past six games, and I would only start Metcalf in three-receiver leagues in Week 14.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Still bothered by shoulder issue
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Metcalf was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Metcalf was absent for two plays during this past Sunday's win at the Jets due to a knee issue, which he touched on Wednesday. "My foot went numb," he told Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune. "(A doctor) came over, said what's wrong?" The situation was the result of a nerve in Metcalf's knee getting hit, causing the numbing sensation in his foot. Fortunately for the wide receiver, it was a temporary concern, while the shoulder issue that affected his practice reps last week continues to bother him. Metcalf will have sessions Thursday and Friday to prove his health ahead of Sunday's game at Arizona.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Contrarian DFS Play
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Last week, we targeted Davante Adams as the contrarian WR play because of his high target volume and low Fantasy production. I'll do the same with Metcalf, who has had nine targets in two of his last three games but has scored 10 or fewer Fantasy points in back-to-back outings. I prefer Metcalf to Jaxon Smtih-Njigba, and Metcalf is cheaper.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Tweaks knee in win over Jets
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Metcalf missed two plays during Sunday's 26-21 win over the Jets to have his knee examined by trainers, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports. "He tweaked his knee," coach Mike Macdonald said of Metcalf after the game. "Then we did a bunch of tests and stuff, and I think he's doing all right right now."
Metcalf's prompt return to the game coupled with his coach's postgame comments suggest the injury probably won't affect Metcalf's availability moving forward, but the star wide receiver's practice participation will still bear monitoring as Seattle prepares for a pivotal Week 14 matchup against the NFC West rival Cardinals. He came into Sunday's win nursing a shoulder injury, so Metcalf's a bit banged up for the stretch run. Metcalf's brief two-play absence occurred in the third quarter, and he caught a pass on his first play after checking back in before drawing a key pass interference call on the following drive.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Remains DNP on Thursday
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Metcalf (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's injury report, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
The Seahawks may be exercising caution with two of their top wide receivers, but neither Metcalf nor Tyler Lockett (knee) have logged any on-field work this week, leaving just one more chance to do so ahead of the weekend. Friday's practice likely will be key for Metcalf's odds to be available Sunday at the Jets.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Four grabs against Cards
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Metcalf caught four of five targets for 59 yards in Sunday's 16-6 win over the Cardinals.
Offense was at a premium on a rainy afternoon in Seattle, and Metcalf fell short of 60 receiving yards for only the fourth time in nine appearances this season. The 26-year-old wideout has managed an 11-129-0 line on 14 targets over two games since returning from a knee injury, but he'll look to break out in Week 13 against the Jets.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Solid numbers in return
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Metcalf (knee) finished with seven receptions (on nine targets) for 70 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over San Francisco.
Metcalf returned from a knee injury sustained in Week 7 to reclaim his starting role in an upset victory for Seattle. The physically gifted wideout saw his usual allotment of targets (nine) while Jaxon Smith-Njigba (10-110-0) stayed hot with his star teammate returning Sunday. A healthy Metcalf should be considered a plus fantasy play against Arizona next Sunday.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Puts in full practice Wednesday
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Metcalf (knee) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Head coach Mike Macdonald said earlier Wednesday that Metcalf would be limited in his return to practice, per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. However, Metcalf practiced without a cap on his reps, clearly taking advantage of the Seahawks' Week 10 bye to get healthy. He'll thus be available this weekend against the 49ers for the first time since he sustained a sprained MCL back in Week 7.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Returning to limited practice
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Metcalf (knee) will be a limited participant Wednesday in his return to practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Metcalf suffered an MCL sprain Week 7 and missed the final two games before Seattle's Week 10 bye. Head coach Mike McDonald expressed optimism about Metcalf being ready to play after the bye, and a return to practice Wednesday is a good sign that he'll be available Sunday against the 49ers.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Expected to practice Wednesday
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Head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that he expects Metcalf (knee) to practice Wednesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Metcalf hasn't participated in practice since suffering an MCL sprain in a Week 7 win over the Falcons, but following Seattle's Week 10 bye, the wideout appears to be inching closer to a return to action. Prior to suffering the injury, Metcalf had compiled a 35-568-3 receiving line on 61 targets through seven contests.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Ruled out for Week 9
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Metcalf (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Metcalf will miss his second straight game with an MCL sprain, but he at least has a good chance to avoid further absences with a bye week coming up after Sunday's divisional game. Jake Bobo took most of Metcalf's usual snaps in a Week 8 loss to the Bills but was targeted just once on 24 routes.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: May return to practice Thursday
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Metcalf (knee) won't practice Wednesday, but head coach Mike Macdonald said he's optimistic the wideout will return to practice Thursday and then play in Sunday's game against the Rams, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Metcalf didn't practice last week and ended up missing a 31-10 loss to the Bills after suffering an MCL sprain the week before. His sprain isn't thought to be especially, but Macdonald's optimism should probably be taken with a grain of salt, especially with a bye week coming up after Sunday's game and then two more divisional games scheduled on the other side of the bye (Week 11 at San Francisco, Week 12 vs. Arizona).
