DK Metcalf Week 5 Outlook - Giants at Seahawks

By Mick Ciallela (Fantrax), Wed, Oct 2nd 2024, 11:50pm EDT

A third straight 100-yard performance was not enough to keep DK Metcalf in the top 24 from a fantasy perspective last week. Metcalf lost a fumble and was tackled just short of the goal line on a would-be touchdown. Metcalf's recent hot streak is a bit inflated by a massive jump in Seattle's pass attempts in recent weeks. Geno Smith has attempted 134 passes in his last three games. That does not feel sustainable, but it is hard to question that Metcalf is the leader of a solid wide receiver corps. The New York Giants rank 24th in pass defense DVOA including 28th against opposing teams' top receivers. Even if Metcalf sees fewer targets than he has in recent weeks, he is a solid WR1.