The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Miami Dolphins in Week 15. 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 15?
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 15?
Stomach pains resulted in Metcalf spending time in a Baltimore hospital last week after he put on a clinic (7-1480, his second-best game of the season).
Earlier this week, Mike Tomlin expressed optimism in his WR1’s availability for this week, so I’ll take him at his word and assume that we are good to go.
Maybe Arthur Smith was playing the long game: Pittsburgh dialed up a deep shot to Metcalf for a 53-yard gain on their first drive last week, something that we had seen essentially none of during the first three months of the season.
It was great to see, but an outlier week followed by a minor hospital trip isn’t exactly something I view as a sticking point. Metcalf has held under 50 receiving yards in five straight games before Week 14’s explosion, and it’s not like those were top-notch defenses shutting him down (Colts, Chargers, Bengals, Bears, and Bills).
He’s a flex play and nothing more. I still have questions about the upside of this offense, and that means he falls into the Justin Jefferson/Michael Pittman tier, where I think the talent is greater than the situation.
Can they overcome it? Of course. Am I confident that they have a realistic path to the top 20 production? Not so much.
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 15
Metcalf is projected to score 13.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Metcalf to have five receptions for 62 yards and 0.5 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 15 Weather Impact: Dolphins at Steelers
The forecast for kickoff is 31 degrees Fahrenheit with 1 mph winds. Cold conditions could affect ball handling and passing accuracy.
