Wilson
WR · ARI @ DAL
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ETLatest report: Limited · Ribs
Projected points13.0pts
if he plays · 80% to play
Metcalf
WR · PIT vs CLE
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points12.2pts
Start · check inactives
Bench
DK Metcalf or Michael Wilson: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Start Michael Wilson. If he's inactive, start DK Metcalf.
- Ahead by
- +0.8pts
- over Metcalf if he plays
- Confidence
- Depends on inactives
- Michael Wilson may not play (about 80% to play)
- Started
- 82%
- of leagues
Flips if
If Michael Wilson is inactive, start DK Metcalf.
Risk
Michael Wilson was limited in practice (ribs): check the inactives, posted about 90 minutes before kickoff. If he sits, start DK Metcalf. As of Fri 12:00 PM ET
Highlights
WilsonStart · check inactivesWR · ARI @ DALUsually 11.7+1.3pts this week
Helps him
- +1.9ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.46 touchdowns, above his usual 0.14.
- 9.4per gameHe sees 9.4 targets a game.
- 21.6ceilingHis best weeks reach about 21.6 points.
Hurts him
- −0.8ptscatchesHis lines put him at 4.5 catches, below his usual 5.3.
- 2nd softestper targetEdgeDAL allows few WR chances because few passes go to receivers against them; per target they’re soft (2.06 pts, 2nd softest).
MetcalfIf he sitsWR · 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: 13.0 (best)Metcalf: 12.2
TD pointsof the projectionWilson: 2.8 (best)Metcalf: 2.2
Expected TDsthis weekWilson: 0.46 (best)Metcalf: 0.37
Projected team pointsWilson: 23.8 (best)Metcalf: 21.5
Red zone targetsper gameWilson: 1.9 (best)Metcalf: 0.6
Role
Snap shareWilson: 90%Metcalf: 95% (best)
Usage worthptsWilson: 17.4 (best)Metcalf: 14.2
Target shareWilson: 24% (best)Metcalf: 23%
Targets / gameWilson: 9.4 (best)Metcalf: 8.3
Air yards shareWilson: 36%Metcalf: 40% (best)
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsWilson: BelowMetcalf: In line
WOPRWilson: 0.64 (best)Metcalf: 0.60
RZ target shareWilson: 23% (best)Metcalf: 13%
Catch rateWilson: 56% (best)Metcalf: 55%
SeparationWilson: 2.1 ydsMetcalf: 2.4 yds (best)
YAC over expectedWilson: −0.1Metcalf: +0.8 (best)
Usage worth vs scoredWilson: Earned by usage 17.4Scored 11.7Metcalf: Earned by usage 14.2Scored 10.9
Vacated targets this weekWilson: 3.3Metcalf: 9.0 (best)
Inside 10 target shareWilson: 29% (best)Metcalf: 25%
Range
FloorWilson: 6.7Metcalf: 7.5 (best)
CeilingWilson: 21.6 (best)Metcalf: 19.7
Points from TDssteadier when lowerWilson: 7%Metcalf: 8%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Wilson: 25% (best)Metcalf: 13%
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterWilson: 13% (best)Metcalf: 30%
SteadinessWilson: Steady±9.4 ptsMetcalf: Steady (best)±5.6 pts
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 7 gmWilson: B+ (best)Metcalf: C+
Game scriptWilson: Expected to trailMetcalf: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterWilson: 0.6 (best)Metcalf: 1.3
Defense funnelWilson: NeutralMetcalf: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedWilson: 15th (average) (best)Metcalf: 8th (tough)
Starting QBWilson: Brissett (Active)Metcalf: Rodgers (Active)
Opp defender outWilson: Bullard (DE)Metcalf: None listed
Roof / surfaceWilson: Retractable roofturfMetcalf: Opengrass
Rest / scheduleWilson: NormalMetcalf: Normal
Opp paceWilson: 9th (fast) (best)Metcalf: 22nd (slow)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameWilson: 4.629th (soft)Metcalf: 5.0 (best)32nd (soft)
Opp catch rate allowedWilson: 65% (best)25th (soft)Metcalf: 58%6th (tough)
Form
Last 3 avgWilson: 8.4Metcalf: 11.1 (best)
Last 5 avgWilson: 13.5 (best)Metcalf: 12.4
vs seasonWilson: −3.3 (Cooling)Metcalf: +0.1 (Steady) (best)
Yards per route runWilson: 1.40Metcalf: 1.49 (best)
Receiving aDOTWilson: 10.3Metcalf: 12.7
Target share trendWilson: SteadyMetcalf: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesWilson: 82% (best)Metcalf: 78%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterWilson: WR17 (best)Metcalf: WR20
Yards linereceivingWilson: 56.5 (best)Metcalf: 54.5
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