The Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1) will host the Cleveland Browns (1-4) in Week 6. 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 6?
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 DK Metcalf in Week 6?
I don’t mean to be dramatic, but it’s not happening again.
D.K. Metcalf took a slant the distance against the Vikings in Ireland before the Steelers went on bye, and that fueled a 5-126-1 stat line (WR7 in Week 4). Good players make impact plays, but when it comes to top-shelf upside, this Pittsburgh offense simply isn’t built to put their WR1 in a spot to produce.
This offense is far from creative, and Metcalf’s ceiling is the most impacted part of that in our game. Through four games, one of the most physically imposing players in professional sports has one deep target.
One.
That’s a 4.5% share, and that feels insane, but it’s happening by design, and that makes trending toward his role as a Seahawk (33.2%) near impossible. This is a very vanilla unit that needs to click on all cylinders to pay off.
I don’t think that happens in a tough spot like this, even off the bye, and that as Metcalf sitting as an unexciting flex. If I had the chance to sell Metcalf under the pretense that he had the big game and is now past his bye, I’d do it, and I wouldn’t overthink it.
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 6
Metcalf is projected to score 14.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Metcalf to have 5 receptions for 65 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 6 Weather Impact: Browns at Steelers
The forecast for kickoff is 63 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
