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Cyrus Allen or DK Metcalf

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
Cyrus Allen

Cyrus Allen

WR • Kansas City Chiefs KC
DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Allen over Metcalf

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Allen ... 0%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 3.5
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
1.2 14.8 0.1 3.5
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Outlook Cyrus Allen

Cyrus Allen vs. LAC — Stepping Into Expanded Role With Rashee Rice Out

With starting wideout Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton both ruled out, Allen is positioned for an expanded slot role against the Chargers. While the coaching staff praised the rookie's development early in the season, he has yet to record an NFL reception, seeing just two total targets across two regular-season appearances.

Our weekly projection anticipates modest involvement, slating Allen for approximately 1.2 receptions and 15 yards on 2.8 targets, translating to 2.3 fantasy points. Facing a winless Chargers defense as 7.5-point home favorites, Kansas City may not need heavy pass volume, keeping the 5% rostered receiver firmly on fantasy benches this week.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Metcalf over Allen

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Metcalf ... 100%

BOTH ... 0%

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 — Depleted receiving corps offers volume upside if active

Metcalf is questionable for Sunday’s matchup in Tampa Bay after missing Friday’s practice with an illness, so fantasy managers should monitor updates prior to kickoff. Assuming he plays, he is in line for heavy volume with fellow wideouts Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson sidelined.

Although he was held to just 12 yards on three catches last week, he logged 115 yards the game prior and remains the focal point through the air. Our weekly projection lands at 10.4 fantasy points on nearly seven targets, making him a strong WR2/FLEX start despite a projected low-scoring environment.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Cyrus Allen
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
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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 Cyrus Allen
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @LV 🔓 🔓 🔓

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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 Cyrus Allen
OWN
 
5%
+3.07 compared to last week
START
 
1%
+1.18 compared to last week
OWN/START DK Metcalf
OWN
98%
-0.58 compared to last week
START
65%
-3.72 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Cyrus Allen
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus DK Metcalf
22nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Cyrus Allen

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR'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 N/A with 0.00 total points (0.00 avg).
  • Currently 102.46 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Not ranked? Either he is on a bye-week or is just not playing very well lately.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Ranked 154th in targets and is currently among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 100 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 100th 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 67th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: EVEN, Rec Yards: EVEN Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 25, REC YDS: 245, REC TDS: 3
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 30th among WR.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 16th 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 63rd among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 20 in rush yards with 11 (2.20 per game) and is currently ranked 16th among WR.
  • Top 20 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 20th 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 Cyrus Allen

No Injury Reported

Injury DK Metcalf

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Cyrus Allen

Week 6
Kansas City Chiefs VS Los Angeles Chargers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.80323.60841104.07
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 22nd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 18th with 26.00 total points (5.20 avg).
  • Currently 33 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.7 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in total yards against with 323.60 per game and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 6 in turnovers with 8 (1.60 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in rush defense with 593 (118.60 per game).
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 1025 (205.00 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 4 (0.80 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 25.80 per game and currently ranked 23rd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 16th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +102.31, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: -9, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +2.66,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 49, INT: 16, TDS: 2, PA/G: 21.3, YDS/G: 303.1
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 16 in points against with 22.40 per game and currently ranked 16th among DST.
  • Top 6 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 per game) and currently ranked 6th 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 Cyrus Allen
3.73
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating DK Metcalf
16.46
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Cyrus Allen
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 KC 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 2 0 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
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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NJ @WAS 1:00 PM EST
NSH vs STL 8:00 PM EST
NYI @TOR 7:00 PM EST
OTT @PHI 7:00 PM EST
PIT @VGK 10:00 PM EST
TB vs VAN 4:00 PM EST