The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) will host the Green Bay Packers (4-1) in Week 8. 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 8?
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 8?
All of the math continues to work against DK Metcalf.
Even with another nice sideline catch, he’s not being targeted with regularity down the field and that caps his upside.
As for his floor, that’s capped by a lack of volume. He has 22 catches in six games this season and if you tuned in late on Thursday night, it’s possible you didn’t hear his name called once until the fourth quarter (two catches in the first nine minutes with his third coming in the fourth quarter).
He figures to draw significant attention this week from the Packers’ strong defense and, in the past, that wouldn’t terrify me. Nothing against Green Bay, but if an offense wants to prioritize a 6’4″ athlete like Metcalf, the production has a way of finding him, even in tough spots.
That’s not the case in Pittsburgh.
Aaron Rodgers trusts him to make the bail-out plays, but this offense largely isn’t built for us to get the best version of Metcalf.
Appreciate you, Arthur Smith.
With six teams on a bye, there’s only so much you can do here, but should he make one of those Metcalf, score-10-points-on-a-single-catch plays this week, I wouldn’t hesitate at all to cash in this chip for a receiver you think holds top 20 value the rest of the way.
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 8
Metcalf is projected to score 16.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Metcalf to have 5 receptions for 74 yards and 0.6 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 8 Weather Impact: Packers at Steelers
The forecast for kickoff is 46 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
