The Seattle Seahawks will face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding WR DK Metcalf.
Is DK Metcalf Playing in Week 7?
Metcalf is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any unexpected setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Seahawks’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit DK Metcalf in Week 7?
From PFN Analyst Kyle Soppe
Box score watchers were let down by a three-catch, 48-yard, touchdown-less effort from Metcalf on Thursday night. But the deeper dive reflects much more optimism. Not only did Metcalf have a 52-yard touchdown wiped off the board due to a Seattle illegal shift that couldn’t have impacted the play less, but he saw two end-zone targets (Weeks 1-5: one) and had 213 air yards (previous season high: 146).
He was clearly the focal point of this passing game (targeted on four of Smith’s first six passes) and, in addition to the long score that came back, he had an early touchdown in his hands but simply couldn’t get a second foot down in the back of the end zone.
After three straight games with at least 104 receiving yards, Metcalf has 103 through two October games — you shouldn’t be worried in the least.
You’re playing Seattle’s alpha with the utmost confidence if you have him and it would be worth your while to look at the team with him rostered in the trade market — if that team is 2-4 or worse, they may be in panic mode and susceptible to a short-sighted deal.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 7 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
DK Metcalf’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 7
Metcalf is projected to score 19.3 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 6.4 receptions for 90.1 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
DK Metcalf’s Week 7 Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.Â
Conference Championship WR PPR Rankings
1) A.J. Brown | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) Terry McLaurin | WAS (at PHI)
3) DeVonta Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)
4) Khalil Shakir | BUF (at KC)
5) Xavier Worthy | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Hollywood Brown | KC (vs. BUF)
7) DeAndre Hopkins | KC (vs. BUF)
8) Keon Coleman | BUF (at KC)
9) Dyami Brown | WAS (at PHI)
10) Mack Hollins | BUF (at KC)
11) Amari Cooper | BUF (at KC)
12) Curtis Samuel | BUF (at KC)
13) Olamide Zaccheaus | WAS (at PHI)
14) JuJu Smith-Schuster | KC (vs. BUF)
15) Jahan Dotson | PHI (vs. WAS)
16) Jamison Crowder | WAS (at PHI)
17) Luke McCaffrey | WAS (at PHI)
18) Justin Watson | KC (vs. BUF)
19) Johnny Wilson | PHI (vs. WAS)
20) Parris Campbell | PHI (vs. WAS)
21) Nikko Remigio | KC (vs. BUF)
22) Ainias Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)
