Metcalf
WR · PIT vs CLE
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points12.2pts
Samuel
WR · BYE
Bye
Projected points—
Deebo Samuel Sr. or DK Metcalf: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
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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.
Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
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Stat
Scoring
ProjectionMetcalf: 12.2Samuel: On bye
TD pointsof the projectionMetcalf: 2.2Samuel: On bye
Expected TDsthis weekMetcalf: 0.37Samuel: On bye
Projected team pointsMetcalf: 21.5Samuel: On bye
Goal line carriesper gameMetcalf: 0.0Samuel: 0.0
Red zone carriesper gameMetcalf: 0.0Samuel: 0.0
Red zone targetsper gameMetcalf: 0.6Samuel: 1.0 (best)
Role
Snap shareMetcalf: 95% (best)Samuel: 58%
Usage worthptsMetcalf: 14.2 (best)Samuel: 7.8
Touch shareMetcalf: 10%Samuel: 11% (best)
Target shareMetcalf: 23% (best)Samuel: 14%
Touches / gameMetcalf: 4.7Samuel: 5.0 (best)
Targets / gameMetcalf: 8.3 (best)Samuel: 4.0
Air yards shareMetcalf: 40% (best)Samuel: 5%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsMetcalf: In lineSamuel: Above
WOPRMetcalf: 0.60 (best)Samuel: 0.25
RZ target shareMetcalf: 13%Samuel: 19% (best)
Catch rateMetcalf: 55%Samuel: 80% (best)
SeparationMetcalf: 2.4 ydsSamuel: 4.5 yds (best)
YAC over expectedMetcalf: +0.8 (best)Samuel: +0.1
Usage worth vs scoredMetcalf: Earned by usage 14.2Scored 10.9Samuel: Earned by usage 7.8Scored 12.1
Rush yards / gameMetcalf: 1.6Samuel: 15.6 (best)
Points from rushingMetcalf: 1%Samuel: 13%
Vacated targets this weekMetcalf: 9.0 (best)Samuel: 3.0
High value touches / gameMetcalf: 4.6 (best)Samuel: 3.2
Goal line carry shareMetcalf: 0%Samuel: 0%
Red zone touches / gameMetcalf: 0.6Samuel: 1.0 (best)
Rush success rateMetcalf: 100% (best)Samuel: 44%
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Metcalf: 0%Samuel: 22.2% (best)
Inside 10 target shareMetcalf: 25%Samuel: 29% (best)
Rushing points / gameMetcalf: 0.2 pts / gameSamuel: 1.6 pts / game (best)
Rushing floorMetcalf: 0.0 pts / gameSamuel: 0.6 pts / game (best)
Range
FloorMetcalf: 7.5Samuel: On bye
CeilingMetcalf: 19.7Samuel: On bye
Points from TDssteadier when lowerMetcalf: 8%Samuel: 30%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Metcalf: 13% (best)Samuel: 0%
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterMetcalf: 30% (best)Samuel: 40%
SteadinessMetcalf: Steady (best)±5.6 ptsSamuel: Steady±7.1 pts · 5 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his positionMetcalf: C+2026, 7 gmSamuel: On bye
Game scriptMetcalf: Expected to leadSamuel: On bye
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterMetcalf: 1.3Samuel: On bye
Defense funnelMetcalf: NeutralSamuel: On bye
Opp pass yds allowedMetcalf: 8th (tough)Samuel: On bye
Starting QBMetcalf: Rodgers (Active)Samuel: Purdy (Active)
Opp defender outMetcalf: Davis (DT)Samuel: On bye
Roof / surfaceMetcalf: OpengrassSamuel: On bye
Rest / scheduleMetcalf: NormalSamuel: On bye
Opp paceMetcalf: 22nd (slow)Samuel: On bye
Opp deep targets allowed / gameMetcalf: 5.032nd (soft)Samuel: On bye
Opp catch rate allowedMetcalf: 58%6th (tough)Samuel: On bye
Opp rush yds allowedMetcalf: 20th (average)Samuel: On bye
Opp stuff rateMetcalf: 23%2nd (tough)Samuel: On bye
Opp yards per carry allowedMetcalf: 4.628th (soft)Samuel: On bye
Form
Last 3 avgMetcalf: 11.1Samuel: 12.0 (best)
Last 5 avgMetcalf: 12.4 (best)Samuel: 12.1
vs seasonMetcalf: +0.1 (Steady) (best)Samuel: −0.1 (Steady)
Yards per carryMetcalf: 1 carrySamuel: 8.7
Carries / gameMetcalf: 0.1Samuel: 1.8 (best)
Yards per route runMetcalf: 1.49Samuel: 2.29 (best)
Receiving aDOTMetcalf: 12.7Samuel: 2.6
Target share trendMetcalf: SteadySamuel: Steady
Games since injuryMetcalf: None recentlySamuel: 0
Crowd
Started in leaguesMetcalf: 78%Samuel: On bye
Nuvela position ranklower is betterMetcalf: WR20Samuel: On bye
Yards linereceivingMetcalf: 54.5Samuel: On bye
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