The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. 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 2?
Metcalf is not on the injury report and 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 DK Metcalf in Week 2?
The Seahawks embraced DK Metcalf as one of their own back in 2019. As a young pup out of Ole Miss, Seattle drafted him in the second round, saw Pete Carroll rip off his shirt in an effort to muscle up with the prep, and nurtured him to fantasy goodness with three 1,000-yard seasons and a pair of double-digit touchdown campaigns.
All, however, is fair in love and war, and now, Metcalf is the host. Seattle is coming to his new house, and instead of an aging head coach to buddy up next to, he has a quarterback who is 15 years older than Google.
OK, so maybe it’s not the most intimidating set-up of all time, but it’s a revenge game nonetheless, and Metcalf is coming off of a fine first showing with the Steelers (4-83-0 on seven targets). Aaron Rodgers made a point to get him involved early, hitting him for gains of 23 and 31 yards in the first quarter before diversifying his targets a little bit more as the game wore on.
This Seahawks defense is capable of getting home, and that is where we will learn something. Rodgers was pressured on just five of his 30 attempts in a revenge game of his own last week. If that rate rises on Sunday, does Metcalf’s upside tank? Does it spike, as he’s the clear-cut first ready with regularity?
Only time will tell on that front, but I like what I saw in Week 1 enough to make him a fine WR2 in all formats.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Metcalf’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Metcalf is projected to score 15.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Metcalf to have 5 receptions for 71 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Metcalf could also add 0 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Seahawks at Steelers
The forecast for 1:00 PM ET kickoff is sunny with temperatures around 85°F and winds up to 4 mph.
