McMillan
WR · CAR @ GB
FinalGB 27 – 19 CAR
Final points11.8pts
projected 15.7
Metcalf
WR · PIT vs CLE
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points12.2pts
DK Metcalf or Tetairoa McMillan: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Highlights
McMillanWR · CAR @ GBUsually 16.2−0.5pts this week
Helps him
- +0.7ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.45 touchdowns, above his usual 0.33.
- 26%targetsHe draws 26% of his team’s targets.
- 9.0per gameHe sees 9.0 targets a game.
- 24.2ceilingHis best weeks reach about 24.2 points.
Hurts him
- −1.2ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 73.0 receiving yards, below his usual 85.2.
- −0.5ptscatchesHis lines put him at 5.5 catches, below his usual 6.0.
- 6th toughestper targetEdgeGB allows plenty of WR chances because receivers see plenty of targets on them; per target they’re tough (1.73 pts, 6th toughest).
MetcalfWR · 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
ProjectionMcMillan: 15.7 (best)Metcalf: 12.2
TD pointsof the projectionMcMillan: 2.7 (best)Metcalf: 2.2
Expected TDsthis weekMcMillan: 0.45 (best)Metcalf: 0.37
Projected team pointsMcMillan: 22.0 (best)Metcalf: 21.5
Red zone targetsper gameMcMillan: 1.2 (best)Metcalf: 0.6
Role
Snap shareMcMillan: 82%Metcalf: 95% (best)
Usage worthptsMcMillan: 15.8 (best)Metcalf: 14.2
Target shareMcMillan: 26% (best)Metcalf: 23%
Targets / gameMcMillan: 9.0 (best)Metcalf: 8.3
Air yards shareMcMillan: 31%Metcalf: 40% (best)
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsMcMillan: AboveMetcalf: In line
WOPRMcMillan: 0.59Metcalf: 0.60 (best)
RZ target shareMcMillan: 23% (best)Metcalf: 13%
Catch rateMcMillan: 67% (best)Metcalf: 55%
SeparationMcMillan: 2.6 yds (best)Metcalf: 2.4 yds
YAC over expectedMcMillan: −0.6Metcalf: +0.8 (best)
Usage worth vs scoredMcMillan: Earned by usage 15.8Scored 16.2Metcalf: Earned by usage 14.2Scored 10.9
Vacated targets this weekMcMillan: 3.0Metcalf: 9.0 (best)
Inside 10 target shareMcMillan: 33% (best)Metcalf: 25%
Range
FloorMcMillan: 8.8 (best)Metcalf: 7.5
CeilingMcMillan: 24.2 (best)Metcalf: 19.7
Points from TDssteadier when lowerMcMillan: 12%Metcalf: 8%
Big weeks (20+ pts)McMillan: 14% (best)Metcalf: 13%
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterMcMillan: 18% (best)Metcalf: 30%
SteadinessMcMillan: Up & down±12.2 ptsMetcalf: Steady (best)±5.6 pts
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 7 gmMcMillan: B+ (best)Metcalf: C+
Game scriptMcMillan: Expected to trailMetcalf: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterMcMillan: 1.9Metcalf: 1.3 (best)
Defense funnelMcMillan: NeutralMetcalf: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedMcMillan: 9th (tough) (best)Metcalf: 8th (tough)
Starting QBMcMillan: Young (Active)Metcalf: Rodgers (Active)
Opp defender outMcMillan: Franklin (OLB)Metcalf: None listed
Roof / surfacegrassMcMillan: OpenMetcalf: Open
Rest / scheduleMcMillan: Short week (4d)Metcalf: Normal
Opp paceMcMillan: 19th (average) (best)Metcalf: 22nd (slow)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameMcMillan: 2.15th (tough)Metcalf: 5.0 (best)32nd (soft)
Opp catch rate allowedMcMillan: 65% (best)23rd (soft)Metcalf: 58%6th (tough)
Form
Last 3 avgMcMillan: 22.6 (best)Metcalf: 11.1
Last 5 avgMcMillan: 17.3 (best)Metcalf: 12.4
vs seasonMcMillan: +6.4 (Rising) (best)Metcalf: +0.1 (Steady)
Yards per route runMcMillan: 2.42 (best)Metcalf: 1.49
Receiving aDOTMcMillan: 10.8Metcalf: 12.7
Target share trendMcMillan: CoolingMetcalf: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesMcMillan: 95% (best)Metcalf: 78%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterMcMillan: WR10 (best)Metcalf: WR20
Yards linereceivingMcMillan: 73.0 (best)Metcalf: 54.5
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