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20
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Adam Thielen or DK Metcalf

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
Adam Thielen

Adam Thielen

WR • n/a
DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Thielen over Metcalf

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Thielen ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Metcalf over Thielen

 
 
 
 
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Metcalf ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.39
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.49 43.71 0.22 10.39
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Outlook DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf Cleared to Play and Poised for Lead Role in Tampa Bay

Metcalf was completely removed from the injury report after shaking off an illness and carries no injury designation for Sunday's matchup at Raymond James Stadium. With fellow wideout Michael Pittman Jr. sidelined on injured reserve, Metcalf serves as Aaron Rodgers' clear primary perimeter target alongside rookie Germie Bernard.

Our models project Metcalf for roughly 6 to 7 targets, 44 receiving yards, and 10.4 fantasy points. While a modest projected scoring environment against the Buccaneers might limit shootout upside, his dominant role and heavy involvement keep his floor sturdy, making him a strong WR2 start in standard and PPR leagues.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Adam Thielen
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
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Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
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Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance DK Metcalf
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
3124.090
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
812715.9430
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Adam Thielen
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC

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Redzone Touches DK Metcalf
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Adam Thielen
OWN
 
0%
No change since last week.
START
 
0%
No change since last week.
OWN/START DK Metcalf
OWN
98%
-0.88 compared to last week
START
66%
-2.59 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Adam Thielen
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus DK Metcalf
25th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Adam Thielen

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 5 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
Breakdown DK Metcalf

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 25th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 42nd with 29.60 total points (5.92 avg).
  • Currently 72.86 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.6 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 29th among WR.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 18th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 225 and 11.84 YPC and is currently ranked 39th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 66th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 1 (0.20 per game) and is currently ranked 30th among WR.
  • Top 20 in rush yards with 11 (2.20 per game) and is currently ranked 17th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: -36 Rec TDs: -2,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 65, REC YDS: 900, REC TDS: 6
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Adam Thielen

No Injury Reported

Injury DK Metcalf

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Adam Thielen

Week 6
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TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD FSP
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Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
Matchups DK Metcalf

Week 6
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Bucs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.40307.4075613.66
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 21st among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 17th with 28.00 total points (5.60 avg).
  • Currently 31 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in total yards against with 307.40 per game and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 12 in turnovers with 7 (1.40 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 364 (72.80 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 19th in pass defense with 1173 (234.60 per game).
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 5 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 18 in points against with 22.40 per game and currently ranked 17th among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 per game) and currently ranked 4th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +73.83, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: -6, INTs: +3, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -3.03,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.7, YDS/G: 358.3
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Adam Thielen
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FantasySP Player Rating
Rating DK Metcalf
16.46
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Adam Thielen
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2014 MIN 6 14 8 137 17.1 1 0 0 0 0
2015 MIN 9 18 12 144 12.0 0 4 89 22.3 0
2016 MIN 16 92 69 967 14.0 5 2 15 7.5 0
2017 MIN 16 143 91 1277 14.0 4 1 11 11 0
2018 MIN 16 155 113 1373 12.2 9 5 30 6 0
2019 MIN 10 48 30 418 13.9 6 4 6 1.5 1
2020 MIN 15 108 74 925 12.5 14 3 15 5 0
2021 MIN 13 95 67 726 10.8 10 1 2 2 0
2022 MIN 16 107 70 716 10.2 6 1 4 4 0
2023 CAR 16 137 103 1014 9.8 4 1 6 6 0
2024 CAR 10 62 48 615 12.8 5 0 0 0 0
2025 MIN 15 36 19 186 9.8 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 54 130 68 670 9.8 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 14 78 57 605 10.7 3 0 2 6 0
Totals 161 1019 707 8548 12.1 64 22 178 8.1 1
Career DK Metcalf
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2019 SEA 16 100 58 901 15.5 7 2 11 5.5 0
2020 SEA 16 140 88 1399 15.9 12 0 0 0 0
2021 SEA 16 129 75 967 12.9 12 1 6 6 0
2022 SEA 16 141 90 1048 11.6 6 0 0 0 0
2023 SEA 16 120 66 1114 16.9 8 0 0 0 0
2024 SEA 15 108 66 992 15.0 5 0 0 0 0
2025 PIT 16 107 64 872 13.6 6 4 24 6 2
2026 PIT 5 37 19 225 11.8 1 1 11 11 0
ON PACE 18 133 68 810 11.8 4 4 40 11 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 112 65 993 15.2 6 1 8 6 1
Totals 120 895 536 7654 14.3 59 8 52 6.5 2
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Matchups

Week 6
ARI @LAR
ATL vs CHI
BAL @CLE
BUF @LV
CAR @PHI
CIN vs BYE
DAL @GB
DEN vs SEA
DET vs BYE
HOU @JAC
IND vs TEN
KC vs LAC
MIA vs BYE
MIN vs BYE
NE vs NYJ
NO @NYG
PIT @TB
SF vs WAS
Matchup Time Pitchers
CLE @TB 08:08 EDT EST
Matchup Time
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Matchup Time
ANA @NYR 7:00 PM EST
COL @PHI 7:00 PM EST
PIT @UTA 9:00 PM EST
SJ @TOR 7:30 PM EST