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De'Zhaun Stribling or DK Metcalf

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
De'Zhaun Stribling

De'Zhaun Stribling

WRSan Francisco 49ers SF
DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf

WRPittsburgh Steelers PIT
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Stribling over Metcalf

 
 
 
 
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Outlook De'Zhaun Stribling

De'Zhaun Stribling Eyeing Immediate Role Amid Banged-Up 49ers Receiving Corps

The rookie wideout enters the week listed as questionable with a shoulder issue, though he was recently spotted practicing alongside veteran Mike Evans. With Christian Kirk on injured reserve, Stribling is positioned for immediate slot opportunities on the depth chart. Fantasy managers should check back for the latest injury updates before kickoff to confirm his active status.

Despite being rostered in 85% of leagues, Stribling is started in only 3%, reflecting a cautious wait-and-see approach. Our weekly projections anticipate a modest debut with around four targets, two to three catches, and roughly 34 receiving yards (6.9 fantasy points). Keep him stashed on your bench until his regular-season snap share is established.


Updated 8 hrs ago

Latest News De'Zhaun Stribling
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Metcalf over Stribling

 
 
 
 
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Outlook DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf at Atlanta: Lead WR Upside Despite Lingering Tag

Metcalf heads into Week 1 carrying a questionable tag due to an undisclosed injury, though reports indicate he is expected to play. Slotted as the top perimeter receiver in an offense now directed by Aaron Rodgers, he remains Pittsburgh's primary downfield target alongside Michael Pittman Jr.

Fantasy managers have been cautious with his start rate sitting at 45%, but our weekly projection forecasts a productive day with roughly 4 catches for 56 yards and 13.8 fantasy points. Check back often for updates, but fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into lineups as a strong WR2 if active.


Updated 8 hrs ago

Latest News DK Metcalf
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Performance De'Zhaun Stribling
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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches De'Zhaun Stribling
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC

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

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START De'Zhaun Stribling
OWN
86%
+11.18 compared to last week
START
 
3%
+2.26 compared to last week
OWN/START DK Metcalf
OWN
100%
+0.3 compared to last week
START
44%
+1.61 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus De'Zhaun Stribling
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus DK Metcalf
30th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown De'Zhaun Stribling

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games and is listed on the injury report.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Shoulder (Since Aug 31, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
  • Season Outlook

Breakdown DK Metcalf

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 31st 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 putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Undisclosed (Since Aug 28, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • 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 30th among WR.
  • Top 25 in targets and is currently ranked 24th among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 32nd among WR.
  • Top 25 in reception yards with 872 and 13.63 YPC and is currently ranked 25th among WR.
  • Top 35 in Rec TDs with 6 and is currently ranked 28th 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: 66, REC YDS: 925, REC TDS: 6
Next Up Health Check
Injury De'Zhaun Stribling

No Injury Reported

Injury DK Metcalf

UNDISCLOSED - Since Aug 28, 2026

Week 1
Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups De'Zhaun Stribling

Week 1
San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.25304.9030205224.24
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 6th with 145.00 total points (7.25 avg).
  • Currently 82 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.3.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in turnovers with 25 (1.47 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 12 in rush defense with 2007 (118.06 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Ranked 18th in pass defense with 4091 (240.65 per game).
  • Top 8 in sacks with 47 (2.76 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 16 (0.94 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 10 in points against with 20.35 per game and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) and currently ranked 14th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -22.99, Turnovers: +11 Sacks: +8, INTs: +9, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -1.33,
  • Unfortunately two players have the same exact name and his rating may not be entirely accurate at this point. We are working on fixing situations like this!

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 21.6, YDS/G: 348
Matchups DK Metcalf

Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers VS Atlanta Falcons

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.59367.1223165714.61
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 25th 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: 51, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.1, YDS/G: 347.1
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating De'Zhaun Stribling
11.97
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating DK Metcalf
18.12
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career De'Zhaun Stribling
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
ON PACE NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN 0 NAN
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 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
ON PACE 72 482 288 3924 13.6 27 18 108 6 9
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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