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Emeka Egbuka

Emeka Egbuka

WRTampa Bay Bucs TB
DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf

WRPittsburgh Steelers PIT
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πŸ”“ EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Egbuka over Metcalf

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Emeka Egbuka

Second-Year Breakout Imminent as Tampa Bay's Primary Outside Weapon

Emeka Egbuka is primed for a massive sophomore leap in Tampa Bay under new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. Following a rookie season where he secured 66 receptions for 970 yards and six touchdowns on 135 targets, Egbuka is transitioning into the primary "Z" receiver role on the outside. This locked-in role on the depth chart, alongside veterans like Chris Godwin Jr., elevates his floor significantly.

Our models project Egbuka to build on his strong foundation, forecasting 64 receptions for 982 yards and six touchdowns. This usage suggests a highly productive campaign, making him an excellent asset for fantasy managers looking for reliable weekly output. He currently boasts a 95% ownership rate, though his 45% start rate highlights him as a premium breakout candidate waiting to be unleashed.

From a draft perspective, his ADP has shown interesting movement, climbing from the late-40s in May to a stable spot around 44. At this mid-fourth-round cost, our projections view him as an outstanding value in 1.0 PPR formats. He represents a highly secure investment with massive upside as the potential focal point of this dangerous passing offense.


Updated 10 hrs ago

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πŸ”“ EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Metcalf over Egbuka

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook DK Metcalf

Ready to Flourish as Pittsburgh's Primary Deep Threat in a Star-Studded Passing Game

After finding a stable home in Pittsburgh, DK Metcalf is set to operate as the top target on the perimeter, starting alongside Michael Pittman Jr. in an offense helmed by Aaron Rodgers. In his first year with the Steelers last season, Metcalf secured 64 receptions for 872 yards and six touchdowns on 107 targets.

For the upcoming season, we project Metcalf to catch 62 passes on 105 targets for 905 yards and six touchdowns, compiling 192.6 fantasy points in 1.0 PPR formats. While he shares the field with other talented options like Pittman and tight end Pat Freiermuth, his unique size and vertical skill set ensure he remains a vital red-zone weapon.

His ADP has steadily climbed from the mid-80s in late May to a stable price of 70.00 by late June. This rising draft-day cost reflects growing market confidence in his second year with the team. At this current draft capital, our projections view him as an outstanding value pick who can anchor fantasy rosters as a solid WR2.


Updated 10 hrs ago

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Performance Emeka Egbuka
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Performance DK Metcalf
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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Emeka Egbuka
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CIN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
2 CLE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
3 MIN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
4 GB πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
5 @DAL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
6 PIT πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
7 @CAR πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
8 ATL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
10 @CHI πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
11 BYE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
12 @DET πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
12 CAR πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
13 LAC πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
14 @BAL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
15 NO πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
16 @ATL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
17 LAR πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
18 @NO πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“

Redzone data is for premium members only.

Redzone Touches DK Metcalf
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ATL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
2 @NE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
3 CIN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
4 @CLE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
6 IND πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
7 @TB πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
8 @NO πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
9 CLE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
10 BYE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
11 @CIN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
12 @PHI πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
12 DEN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
13 HOU πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
14 @JAC πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
15 BAL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
16 CAR πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Emeka Egbuka
OWN
95%
-0.29 compared to last week
START
45%
-1.36 compared to last week
OWN/START DK Metcalf
OWN
89%
+1.41 compared to last week
START
48%
-1.21 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Emeka Egbuka
14th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus DK Metcalf
38th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Emeka Egbuka

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 14th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 24th with 135.90 total points (7.55 avg).
  • Currently 173.4 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.6.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 25 in receptions and is currently ranked 23rd among WR.
  • Top 10 in targets and is currently ranked 10th among WR.
  • Top 25 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 21st among WR.
  • Top 20 in reception yards with 970 and 14.70 YPC and is currently ranked 20th among WR.
  • Top 25 in Rec TDs with 6 and is currently ranked 23rd among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 9 (0.50 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 55th among WR.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 57th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 18 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +66, Rec Yards: +970 Rec TDs: +6,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 64, REC YDS: 982, REC TDS: 6
Breakdown DK Metcalf

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 37th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 23rd with 137.60 total points (8.60 avg).
  • Currently 171.7 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He is doing better than most people thought he would.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 8.6.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 28th among WR.
  • Top 25 in targets and is currently ranked 25th among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 33rd among WR.
  • Top 25 in reception yards with 872 and 13.63 YPC and is currently ranked 25th among WR.
  • Top 25 in Rec TDs with 6 and is currently ranked 21st among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 35 in rush yards with 24 (1.50 per game) and is currently ranked 31st among WR.
  • Top 3 in rush tds with 2 (0.13 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: EVEN, Rec Yards: -77 Rec TDs: +2,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 62, REC YDS: 905, REC TDS: 6
Next Up Health Check
Injury Emeka Egbuka

No Injury Reported

Injury DK Metcalf

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Emeka Egbuka

Week 1
Tampa Bay Bucs @ Cincinnati Bengals

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.94416.2420133523.88
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 25th with 77.00 total points (4.53 avg).
  • Currently 150 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 31st in rush defense with 2607 (153.35 per game).
  • Ranked 27th in pass defense with 4469 (262.88 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.94 per game and currently ranked 30th among DST.
  • Top 12 in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +45.36, Turnovers: -5 Sacks: +3, INTs: -4, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +3.53,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 40, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 30.8, YDS/G: 404.7
Matchups DK Metcalf

Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers VS Atlanta Falcons

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.59367.1223165714.12
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 12th with 119.00 total points (7.00 avg).
  • Currently 108 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in turnovers with 23 (1.35 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in rush defense with 2225 (130.88 per game).
  • Ranked 17th in pass defense with 4016 (236.24 per game).
  • Top 2 in sacks with 57 (3.35 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 6 in interceptions with 16 (0.94 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 20 in points against with 23.59 per game and currently ranked 19th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 27th in Total TDs with 1 (0.06 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +6.65, Turnovers: +5 Sacks: +23, INTs: +4, TDs: -3, Points Allowed: -2.47,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 12, TDS: 2, PA/G: 25.1, YDS/G: 347.1
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Emeka Egbuka
18.91
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating DK Metcalf
17.66
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Emeka Egbuka
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 TB 16 135 66 970 14.7 6 2 9 4.5 0
3-YEAR AVG 9 68 33 485 14.7 3 1 5 4.5 0
Totals 18 135 66 970 14.7 6 2 9 4.5 0
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
3-YEAR AVG 16 127 77 1097 14.2 7 0 0 0 0
Totals 115 858 517 7429 14.4 58 7 41 5.9 2
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BAL @IND
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CAR vs CHI
CIN vs TB
CLE @JAC
DAL @NYG
DEN @KC
DET vs NO
GB @MIN
LAR vs SF
LV vs MIA
NE @SEA
NYJ @TEN
PHI vs WAS
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ATH @SF 09:45 EDT EST
ATL @SD 08:40 EDT EST
BAL @LAA 04:07 EDT EST
BOS @COL 03:10 EDT EST
CHC @NYM 07:10 EDT EST
CHW vs CLE 02:10 EDT EST
CIN vs MIL 07:10 EDT EST
DET vs NYY 06:40 EDT EST
HOU @TOR 07:07 EDT EST
KC @TB 06:40 EDT EST
LAD @MIN 07:40 EDT EST
MIA vs TEX 12:10 EDT EST
PHI @WAS 06:45 EDT EST
PIT vs SEA 06:40 EDT EST
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