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DK Metcalf or Ted Hurst

Who Should I Start? - Week 8 • Start New
DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
Ted Hurst

Ted Hurst

WR • Tampa Bay Bucs TB
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Metcalf over Hurst

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Metcalf ... 83.33%

BOTH ... 16.67%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 14.16
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
5.16 65.17 0.17 14.16
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Outlook DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf vs. CLE at home — Primary target in a gritty divisional matchup

Metcalf commands the top wideout role in Pittsburgh's passing attack, operating as Aaron Rodgers' go-to weapon on the outside. With Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve, Metcalf's volume remains secure, backed by 21 targets and 13 receptions over his last two games while leading the NFL in yards against man coverage.

Facing Cleveland in a defensive battle, our projections anticipate another active afternoon, slating him for roughly five receptions and 65 yards on nearly nine targets (14.2 fantasy points). Currently started in over 70% of leagues, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats as a strong WR2.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Hurst over Metcalf

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Hurst ... 0%

BOTH ... 16.67%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 7.9
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.5 35.4 0.3 7.9
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Outlook Ted Hurst

Ted Hurst vs. Falcons — Expanded Perimeter Role with Egbuka Sidelined

Hurst is positioned for an expanded perimeter role against Atlanta with top wideout Emeka Egbuka officially ruled out due to concussion and foot injuries. Listed as a starter on the outside across from Chris Godwin, the rookie has a clear path to extra routes and vacated looks in a tightly projected divisional contest.

Our weekly projections slate Hurst for roughly five targets, 2.6 receptions, and 37 receiving yards (8.2 fantasy points). While rostered in just 6% of leagues following modest recent volume, the significant injury opening makes him a viable deep-league play or desperation flex dart with touchdown upside.


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Performance DK Metcalf
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
25628.0510
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
1314911.5510
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Ted Hurst
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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
34013.3220
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Ted Hurst
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START DK Metcalf
OWN
99%
-0.63 compared to last week
START
72%
-6.97 compared to last week
OWN/START Ted Hurst
OWN
 
6%
-5.44 compared to last week
START
 
3%
-4.62 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus DK Metcalf
18th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Ted Hurst
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown DK Metcalf

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 18th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 31st with 44.50 total points (6.36 avg).
  • Currently 93.66 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.1 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 20 in receptions and is currently ranked 19th among WR.
  • Top 10 in targets and is currently ranked 9th among WR.
  • Top 25 in reception yards with 374 and 11.69 YPC and is currently ranked 23rd among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 60th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush yards with 11 (1.57 per game) and is currently ranked 24th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +10, Rec Yards: -32 Rec TDs: -3,
  • Known to break out for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 68, REC YDS: 935, REC TDS: 6
Breakdown Ted Hurst

    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 80th with 22.80 total points (3.26 avg).
  • Currently 115.36 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.3 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 78th among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 66th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 57th 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 95th among WR.
  • Top 15 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 7 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +11, Rec Yards: +168 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 28, REC YDS: 375, REC TDS: 3
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury DK Metcalf

No Injury Reported

Injury Ted Hurst

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups DK Metcalf

Week 8
Pittsburgh Steelers VS Cleveland Browns

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.86337.14952004.17
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 9th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 10th with 44.00 total points (6.29 avg).
  • Currently 25 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.7 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 21st in rush defense with 815 (116.43 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 1545 (220.71 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 6 in sacks with 20 (2.86 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 5 (0.71 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 20.86 per game and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 18th 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: +62.57, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +2, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -0.85,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.7, YDS/G: 301.4
Matchups Ted Hurst

Week 8
Tampa Bay Bucs VS Atlanta Falcons

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.71360.29931714.07
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 12th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 16th with 41.00 total points (5.86 avg).
  • Currently 28 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in turnovers with 9 (1.29 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 10 in rush defense with 622 (88.86 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Ranked 32nd in pass defense with 1900 (271.43 per game).
  • Top 12 in sacks with 17 (2.43 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 24.71 per game and currently ranked 26th among DST.
  • Top 12 in Total TDs with 1 (0.14 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: +80.62, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +2, INTs: -3, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +4.71,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 51, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.1, YDS/G: 347.1
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating DK Metcalf
17.46
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Ted Hurst
6.05
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 7 58 32 374 11.7 1 1 11 11 0
ON PACE 17 141 78 908 11.7 2 2 27 11 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 112 65 993 15.2 6 1 8 6 1
Totals 122 916 549 7803 14.2 59 8 52 6.5 2
Career Ted Hurst
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 TB 6 23 11 168 15.3 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 15 56 27 408 15.3 2 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 6 23 11 168 15.3 1 0 0 0 0
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