Metcalf
WR · PIT vs CLE
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points12.2pts
Brown
WR · NE @ MIA
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ETLatest report: DNP · Knee
Projected points12.3pts
if he plays · 46% to play
Start
Bench
A.J. Brown or DK Metcalf: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Start DK Metcalf over A.J. Brown.
- Ahead by
- +6.6pts
- over Brown
- Confidence
- High
- A.J. Brown may not play (about 46% to play)
- Started
- 77%
- of leagues
Flips if
If A.J. Brown gets a full practice in, he's the start.
Risk
A.J. Brown missed practice (knee): check the inactives, posted about 90 minutes before kickoff. Weather in A.J. Brown's game: Outdoor · 73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff. As of Fri 1:00 PM ET
Highlights
MetcalfStartWR · PIT vs CLEUsually 10.9+1.3pts this week
Helps him
- +1.4ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.37 touchdowns, above his usual 0.14.
- 95%snapsHe is on the field for 95% of snaps.
Hurts him
- 1stlowest totalEdgeHe plays in the lowest scoring game on the slate.
BrownFirst outWR · NE @ MIAUsually 6.4+5.9pts this week
Helps him
- +2.9ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.49 touchdowns, above his usual 0.00.
- +1.5ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 48.5 receiving yards, above his usual 33.7.
- +1.5ptscatchesHis lines put him at 4.5 catches, above his usual 3.0.
- 20.3ceilingHis best weeks reach about 20.3 points.
Hurts him
- MIAvs WRsEdgeMIA is the 4th toughest defense for receivers.
Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.
Stat
Scoring
ProjectionMetcalf: 12.2Brown: 12.3 (best)
TD pointsof the projectionMetcalf: 2.2Brown: 2.9 (best)
Expected TDsthis weekMetcalf: 0.37Brown: 0.49 (best)
Projected team pointsMetcalf: 21.5Brown: 25.0 (best)
Red zone targetsper gameMetcalf: 0.6Brown: 1.0 (best)
Role
Snap shareMetcalf: 95% (best)Brown: 70%
Usage worthptsMetcalf: 14.2 (best)Brown: 11.7
Target shareMetcalf: 23% (best)Brown: 22%
Targets / gameMetcalf: 8.3 (best)Brown: 6.7
Air yards shareMetcalf: 40% (best)Brown: 36%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsMetcalf: In lineBrown: Below
WOPRMetcalf: 0.60 (best)Brown: 0.56
RZ target shareMetcalf: 13%Brown: 30% (best)
Catch rateMetcalf: 55% (best)Brown: 45%
SeparationMetcalf: 2.4 yds (best)Brown: 2.1 yds
YAC over expectedMetcalf: +0.8 (best)Brown: −1.1
Usage worth vs scoredMetcalf: Earned by usage 14.2Scored 10.9Brown: Earned by usage 11.7Scored 6.4
Vacated targets this weekMetcalf: 9.0Brown: 9.0
Inside 10 target shareMetcalf: 25% (best)Brown: 17%
Range
FloorMetcalf: 7.5 (best)Brown: 6.8
CeilingMetcalf: 19.7Brown: 20.3 (best)
Points from TDssteadier when lowerMetcalf: 8%Brown: 0%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Metcalf: 13%Brown: 3 games
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterMetcalf: 30%Brown: 3 games
SteadinessMetcalf: Steady±5.6 ptsBrown: 3 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his positionMetcalf: C+ (best)2026, 7 gmBrown: D-2026, 6 gm
Game scriptMetcalf: Expected to leadBrown: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterMetcalf: 1.3Brown: 0.8 (best)
Defense funnelMetcalf: NeutralBrown: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedMetcalf: 8th (tough)Brown: 18th (average) (best)
Starting QBMetcalf: Rodgers (Active)Brown: Maye (Active)
Opp defender outMetcalf: Davis (DT)Brown: None listed
WeatherMetcalf: No concernBrown: Outdoor73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain
Roof / surfacegrassMetcalf: OpenBrown: Open
Rest / scheduleMetcalf: NormalBrown: 10 days rest
Opp paceMetcalf: 22nd (slow) (best)Brown: 31st (slow)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameMetcalf: 5.0 (best)32nd (soft)Brown: 2.01st (tough)
Opp catch rate allowedMetcalf: 58%6th (tough)Brown: 72% (best)31st (soft)
Form
Last 3 avgMetcalf: 11.1 (best)Brown: 6.4
Last 5 avgMetcalf: 12.4 (best)Brown: 6.4
vs seasonMetcalf: +0.1 (Steady) (best)Brown: Rising
Yards per route runMetcalf: 1.49 (best)Brown: 1.46
Receiving aDOTMetcalf: 12.7Brown: 13.4
Target share trendMetcalf: SteadyBrown: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesMetcalf: 78%Brown: 83% (best)
Nuvela position ranklower is betterMetcalf: WR20Brown: WR19 (best)
Yards linereceivingMetcalf: 54.5 (best)Brown: 48.5
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