The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Buffalo Bills in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR DK Metcalf.
Is DK Metcalf Playing in Week 13?
Metcalf is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Steelers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Metcalf in Week 13?
You know how hard it is for a player built like Metcalf to average 2.8 yards per target against a vulnerable defense?
This system simply isn’t built to make our dreams come true.
Metcalf did record his sixth touchdown of the season last week, a swing pass that was technically backwards and thus recorded as a rush (even when he scores, he can’t do it right and get us the point for the reception!).
He suffered an ankle injury in the first half, and while he was able to return, if we are looking at any physical limitations, the per-target projection could lose some of the little value that is there in the first place.
The Bills have allowed more of a short-range target to hurt them in four straight weeks (Rashee Rice, Jaylen Waddle, Sterline Shepard, and Christian Kirk all led their respective teams in WR PPR points when facing Buffalo), and that allows you to get away with flexing Pittsburgh’s WR1. Still, the floor/ceiling equation isn’t close to what we thought it’d be.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Metcalf’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Metcalf is projected to score 12.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Metcalf to have four receptions for 59 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Metcalf could also add zero rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Bills at Steelers
The forecast for kickoff is 36 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
