Wilson
WR · NYJ vs LV
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Projected points14.5pts
Metcalf
WR · PIT vs CLE
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points12.2pts
Lean
Bench
DK Metcalf or Garrett Wilson: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Lean Garrett Wilson over DK Metcalf.
- Ahead by
- +2.3pts
- over Metcalf
- Confidence
- Moderate
- Lean
- Started
- 92%
- of leagues
Flips if
Start DK Metcalf instead if you want more targets (8.3 a game to 7.3).
Risk
The risk: Wilson caught 2 for 26 yards last week (4.6 points).
Highlights
WilsonLeanWR · NYJ vs LVUsually 14.2+0.3pts this week
Helps him
- 26%targetsHe draws 26% of his team’s targets.
- LVvs WRsEdgeLV is the 10th softest defense for receivers.
- 24.0ceilingHis best weeks reach about 24.0 points.
Hurts him
- 4.6last weekHe caught 2 for 26 yards last week (4.6 points).
MetcalfFirst outWR · 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.
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
ProjectionWilson: 14.5 (best)Metcalf: 12.2
TD pointsof the projectionWilson: 2.6 (best)Metcalf: 2.2
Expected TDsthis weekWilson: 0.43 (best)Metcalf: 0.37
Projected team pointsWilson: 23.5 (best)Metcalf: 21.5
Red zone targetsper gameWilson: 0.6Metcalf: 0.6
Role
Snap shareWilson: 90%Metcalf: 95% (best)
Usage worthptsWilson: 11.7Metcalf: 14.2 (best)
Target shareWilson: 26% (best)Metcalf: 23%
Targets / gameWilson: 7.3Metcalf: 8.3 (best)
Air yards shareWilson: 36%Metcalf: 40% (best)
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsWilson: AboveMetcalf: In line
WOPRWilson: 0.64 (best)Metcalf: 0.60
RZ target shareWilson: 13%Metcalf: 13%
Catch rateWilson: 73% (best)Metcalf: 55%
SeparationWilson: 2.5 yds (best)Metcalf: 2.4 yds
YAC over expectedWilson: +0.6Metcalf: +0.8 (best)
Usage worth vs scoredWilson: Earned by usage 11.7Scored 14.2Metcalf: Earned by usage 14.2Scored 10.9
Vacated targets this weekWilson: 0.5Metcalf: 9.0 (best)
Inside 10 target shareWilson: 25%Metcalf: 25%
Range
FloorWilson: 7.7 (best)Metcalf: 7.5
CeilingWilson: 24.0 (best)Metcalf: 19.7
Points from TDssteadier when lowerWilson: 18%Metcalf: 8%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Wilson: 34% (best)Metcalf: 13%
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterWilson: 29% (best)Metcalf: 30%
SteadinessWilson: Steady±8.5 ptsMetcalf: Steady (best)±5.6 pts
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 7 gmWilson: B (best)Metcalf: C+
Game scriptWilson: Expected to leadMetcalf: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterWilson: 1.7Metcalf: 1.3 (best)
Defense funnelWilson: NeutralMetcalf: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedWilson: 22nd (soft) (best)Metcalf: 8th (tough)
Starting QBWilson: Smith (Active)Metcalf: Rodgers (Active)
Opp defender outWilson: None listedMetcalf: Davis (DT)
Roof / surfaceWilson: OpenturfMetcalf: Opengrass
Rest / scheduleWilson: NormalMetcalf: Normal
Opp paceWilson: 9th (fast) (best)Metcalf: 22nd (slow)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameWilson: 4.730th (soft)Metcalf: 5.0 (best)32nd (soft)
Opp catch rate allowedWilson: 57%4th (tough)Metcalf: 58% (best)6th (tough)
Form
Last 3 avgWilson: 12.1 (best)Metcalf: 11.1
Last 5 avgWilson: 13.8 (best)Metcalf: 12.4
vs seasonWilson: −2.1 (Cooling)Metcalf: +0.1 (Steady) (best)
Yards per route runWilson: 2.23 (best)Metcalf: 1.49
Receiving aDOTWilson: 9.6Metcalf: 12.7
Target share trendWilson: CoolingMetcalf: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesWilson: 93% (best)Metcalf: 78%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterWilson: WR14 (best)Metcalf: WR20
Yards linereceivingWilson: 63.5 (best)Metcalf: 54.5
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