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Newer update on DK Metcalf: Aaron Rodgers TD throw cuts Steelers' deficit to 16-10 vs. Bucs

DK Metcalf injury update: Questionable for Week 6 vs. Buccaneers (illness)

The Steelers wide receiver is questionable with an illness ahead of Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

By Cole Hartwell
DK Metcalf
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DK Metcalf is listed as questionable for Week 6 due to an illness, according to Underdog NFL. The Steelers travel to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 18.

Metcalf has 48.6 PPR points through five games this season, along with 37 targets, 19 receptions, 225 receiving yards and one touchdown. In Week 5 he had 5.3 PPR points on three catches for 12 yards.

Sleeper projects Metcalf for 13.1 PPR points in Week 6. On the Steelers’ depth chart, Germie Bernard is the next receiver with 27.4 PPR points, 20 targets, 13 receptions and 140 yards this season. Kaden Wetjen and Michael Pittman follow, though Pittman is on injured reserve with a foot injury, per Sleeper.

DK Metcalf (illness) listed questionable for Week 6.

🏈 Fantasy impact

If Metcalf is active, he remains a high-volume receiver with a favorable matchup, and his projected 13.1 PPR points support starting him as a WR2. If he sits, Germie Bernard would likely see an expanded role and is worth a speculative add in deeper leagues, given his 20 targets this season. Keep an eye on Sunday’s inactive list before setting lineups.

Quick answers

Will DK Metcalf play in Week 6?

Metcalf is listed as questionable for Week 6 due to an illness, according to Underdog NFL.

What is DK Metcalf's injury?

Metcalf has an illness, per Underdog NFL.

Who benefits if DK Metcalf misses Week 6?

Germie Bernard is the next receiver on the Steelers' depth chart, with 27.4 PPR points, 20 targets, 13 receptions and 140 yards this season.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart, WR (Sleeper)
  4. DK Metcalf (illness) listed questionable for Week 6. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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