Metcalf
WR · PIT vs CLE
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points12.2pts
Egbuka
WR · TB vs ATL
Out · FootRuled out
Projected points—
DK Metcalf or Emeka Egbuka: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Start DK Metcalf.
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
Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.
Stat
Scoring
ProjectionMetcalf: 12.2Egbuka: Ruled out
TD pointsof the projectionMetcalf: 2.2Egbuka: Ruled out
Expected TDsthis weekMetcalf: 0.37Egbuka: Ruled out
Projected team pointsMetcalf: 21.5Egbuka: 23.0 (best)
Red zone targetsper gameMetcalf: 0.6Egbuka: 1.0 (best)
Role
Snap shareMetcalf: 95% (best)Egbuka: 86%
Usage worthptsMetcalf: 14.2Egbuka: 14.5 (best)
Target shareMetcalf: 23%Egbuka: 26% (best)
Targets / gameMetcalf: 8.3 (best)Egbuka: 8.2
Air yards shareMetcalf: 40% (best)Egbuka: 35%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsMetcalf: In lineEgbuka: Above
WOPRMetcalf: 0.60Egbuka: 0.65 (best)
RZ target shareMetcalf: 13%Egbuka: 27% (best)
Catch rateMetcalf: 55%Egbuka: 57% (best)
SeparationMetcalf: 2.4 ydsEgbuka: 3.2 yds (best)
YAC over expectedMetcalf: +0.8 (best)Egbuka: −0.2
Usage worth vs scoredMetcalf: Earned by usage 14.2Scored 10.9Egbuka: Earned by usage 14.5Scored 11.8
Vacated targets this weekMetcalf: 9.0 (best)Egbuka: 1.0
Inside 10 target shareMetcalf: 25%Egbuka: 50% (best)
Range
FloorMetcalf: 7.5Egbuka: Ruled out
CeilingMetcalf: 19.7Egbuka: Ruled out
Points from TDssteadier when lowerMetcalf: 8%Egbuka: 25%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Metcalf: 13% (best)Egbuka: 4%
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterMetcalf: 30% (best)Egbuka: 34%
SteadinessMetcalf: Steady (best)±5.6 ptsEgbuka: Steady±5.8 pts
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 7 gmMetcalf: C+Egbuka: B- (best)
Game scriptMetcalf: Expected to lead (best)Egbuka: Expected to lead
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterMetcalf: 1.3Egbuka: 1.3
Defense funnelMetcalf: NeutralEgbuka: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedMetcalf: 8th (tough)Egbuka: 29th (soft) (best)
Starting QBMetcalf: Rodgers (Active)Egbuka: Mayfield (Active)
Opp defender outMetcalf: Davis (DT)Egbuka: None listed
WeatherMetcalf: No concernEgbuka: Outdoor73F, 10 mph wind, 100% rain
Roof / surfacegrassMetcalf: OpenEgbuka: Open
Rest / scheduleMetcalf: NormalEgbuka: Normal
Opp paceMetcalf: 22nd (slow)Egbuka: 21st (average) (best)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameMetcalf: 5.0 (best)32nd (soft)Egbuka: 4.730th (soft)
Opp catch rate allowedMetcalf: 58%6th (tough)Egbuka: 64% (best)22nd (soft)
Form
Last 3 avgMetcalf: 11.1Egbuka: 12.8 (best)
Last 5 avgMetcalf: 12.4 (best)Egbuka: 12.0
vs seasonMetcalf: +0.1 (Steady)Egbuka: +0.9 (Rising) (best)
Yards per route runMetcalf: 1.49 (best)Egbuka: 1.32
Receiving aDOTMetcalf: 12.7Egbuka: 9.7
Target share trendMetcalf: SteadyEgbuka: Rising
Games since injuryMetcalf: None recentlyEgbuka: 0
Crowd
Started in leaguesMetcalf: 78% (best)Egbuka: 63%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterMetcalf: WR20Egbuka: Ruled out
Yards linereceivingMetcalf: 54.5Egbuka: Ruled out
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