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News: 8 hours agoMetcalf recorded two receptions on four targets for six yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts.

Spin: The Steelers came away with a win primarily on the strength of their defense, and there was minimal impact by any pass catcher. That was particularly true of Metcalf, who matched his season-low with four targets and turned in by far his least productive game. Metcalf has been productive for fantasy purposes with five touchdowns in eight games, but he's also been held to 50 yards or fewer in half of his contests.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Metcalf was traded to Pittsburgh after spending his first six NFL seasons in Seattle. Metcalf has proven durable (he's missed three games in his career), but he hasn't quite lived up to lofty expectations. Despite leading the NFL (by 10) with 96 end zone targets since entering the league, Metcalf has finished one season in the top 20 among WRs in fantasy PPG (10th in 2020), though he has finished top 25 in four of his past five seasons. His vertical role has limited his catch total and his scoring has underwhelmed lately, as well (6.3 TDs per season since 2022). With minimal mouths to feed in Pittsburgh, Metcalf is assured of a big target share courtesy of Aaron Rodgers and has the look of a fringe WR2.