DK Metcalf Week 18 Outlook - Seahawks at Rams

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Sat, Jan 4th 2025, 12:05am EST

Metcalf hasn't been the same player since returning from a two-game hiatus in Week 11. Since Week 11, he has been the WR45 in fantasy points per game with an 18.8% target share, 1.70 YPRR (53 receiving yards per game), and a 29% first-read share. Across his last seven games played, he has one top-24 fantasy finish in weekly scoring and only two red zone targets. Maybe Metcalf has a massive bounce-back game in Week 18 against the Rams' backups, but unless I can help it, I don't want to depend upon him in fantasy this week. Sitting him could burn you this week, but there's a case to be made for not playing him this week, depending on your options. The production has been that bad.