Another weekend of NFL football has arrived! Unfortunately, the injury watch for fantasy football managers is also here, and that’s certainly the case for DK Metcalf. Players who appear on the injury report and haven’t practiced much during the week can often lead to trepidation for managers trying to make fantasy football lineup decisions and/or waiver claims. Don’t fret, though – FantasyPros is here to provide you with all of the latest news and updates on the players who are questionable heading into this week. So, is DK Metcalf playing in Week 8? Here’s what we know about DK Metcalf‘s injury and his status for Week 8. And use our Are They Playing tool to see the probability of any injured player playing this week, including DK Metcalf.
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Fantasy Football Outlook: Will DK Metcalf Play Week 8?
DK Metcalf (knee) listed doubtful Sunday
DK Metcalf has been listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Bills.
Fantasy Impact
It comes as no surprise that Metcalf will likely be sidelined after being labeled week-to-week last Sunday. Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba should take on bigger roles in the passing game.
Ari Koslow
DK Metcalf (knee) doesn’t practice Thursday
DK Metcalf (knee) didn’t take part in Seattle’s practice on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
As expected, Metcalf was not able to participate in Thursday’s practice. The team is planning to evaluate his health on Friday, but it’s looking like a long shot for him to play this week. Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be primed for a big workload if the star wideout is sidelined for Seattle.
Leo Sells
DK Metcalf (knee) won’t practice Wednesday, unlikely to practice Thursday
DK Metcalf (knee) won’t take part in practice on Wednesday and is unlikely to practice on Thursday as well.
Fantasy Impact
The star wideout suffered a knee injury in last week’s game and is set to be sidelined at practice on Wednesday and Thursday because of it. They’re planning on assessing his health on Friday, but he looks like a long-shot to play in Week 8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be primed for a large workload if Metcalf if unavailable to play on Sunday.
Leo Sells
DK Metcalf (knee) considered week-to-week
DK Metcalf is considered week-to-week with a Grade 1 sprained MCL.
Fantasy Impact
Metcalf left Sunday’s game early against the Falcons. His status is up in the air for Week 8 against the Bills.
Ari Koslow
DK Metcalf finds the end zone in Week 7
DK Metcalf caught four of his seven targets for 99 yards and a touchdown in a 34-14 win over the Falcons in Week 7.
Fantasy Impact
Metcalf got off to a hot start as he did all of his damage in the first half. He did provide a scare for Seahawks fans as he banged up his knee during the second half and had to be carted to the locker room. It appears that he avoided serious injury, however, as head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters after the game that Metcalf’s knee injury was not very bad. He might miss some practice time this week ahead of a Week 8 matchup against the Bills but, for now, it doesn’t appear he’s in danger of missing that game.
Matthew Adam
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