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DK Metcalf or Luke Goedeke

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
Luke Goedeke

Luke Goedeke

OT • Tampa Bay Bucs TB
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Metcalf over Goedeke

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

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 at Tampa Bay — Primed for Heavy Volume in Depleted Offense

Metcalf operates as Aaron Rodgers’ primary aerial weapon this week with Michael Pittman Jr. sidelined on injured reserve and Roman Wilson doubtful. While Pittsburgh may rotate rookie Germie Bernard into expanded snaps, Metcalf remains the focal point of the passing tree and should command consistent looks.

Although a modest 39.5-point projected game total could cap overall scoring opportunities, Metcalf's target volume stabilizes his weekly floor. We project Metcalf for roughly 3.5 receptions, 44 receiving yards, and 10.4 fantasy points, so fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Goedeke over Metcalf

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Goedeke ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
FPTS:
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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
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
Performance Luke Goedeke
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TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
0000.000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
0000.000
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches DK Metcalf
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Luke Goedeke
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START DK Metcalf
OWN
99%
+0.31 compared to last week
START
67%
+0.4 compared to last week
OWN/START Luke Goedeke
OWN
 
0%
No change since last week.
START
 
0%
No change since last week.
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus DK Metcalf
22nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Luke Goedeke
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown DK Metcalf

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 22nd 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 51st among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 20 in rush yards with 11 (2.20 per game) and is currently ranked 16th 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
Breakdown Luke Goedeke

    Overview

  • Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked N/A with 0.00 total points (0.00 avg).

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 3 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury DK Metcalf

No Injury Reported

Injury Luke Goedeke

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups DK Metcalf

Week 6
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Bucs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.40307.4075613.59
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 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 8 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 per game) and currently ranked 8th 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
Matchups Luke Goedeke

Week 6
Tampa Bay Bucs VS Pittsburgh Steelers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.80337.00841114.11
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 4th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 38.00 total points (7.60 avg).
  • Currently 21 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in turnovers with 8 (1.60 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Ranked 13th in rush defense with 517 (103.40 per game).
  • Ranked 18th in pass defense with 1168 (233.60 per game).
  • Top 14 in points against with 21.80 per game and currently ranked 13th among DST.
  • Top 12 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 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: +67.17, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: -5, INTs: -1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -3.87,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 24.2, YDS/G: 379.3
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating DK Metcalf
16.46
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Luke Goedeke
0.00
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
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
Career Luke Goedeke

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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
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COL vs PIT 9:00 PM EST