DK Metcalf went down in Week 7 with a knee injury and has been held out of practice leading up to Seattle’s Week 8 game against the New York Giants. He had been having a surprising year in conjunction with Geno Smith outplaying his own expectations, and fantasy managers who took a chance on the 24-year-old had been reaping the benefits. A patellar tendon injury can be tricky with varying recovery times. So will Metcalf be available for fantasy in Week 8, or do fantasy managers need to look elsewhere? Here’s where things stand.
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DK Metcalf listed as questionable for Week 8
DK Metcalf is officially listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Giants, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
Fantasy Impact
Metcalf is dealing with a patellar tendon injury and has not logged practice time so far this week. Considering it is unlikely that Metcalf suits up this week, fantasy managers should expect Marquise Goodwin and Dee Eskridge to see additional targets in his absence.
Relevant News
- DK Metcalf (knee) absent from Thursday’s practice
- DK Metcalf suffers patellar tendon injury
- DK Metcalf to undergo further testing in Seattle
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What the Experts are Saying
Metcalf is a game-time decision that I don’t expect to play this week. Metcalf didn’t practice on Wednesday and Thursday before sneaking in a limited session on Friday. Metcalf is the WR36 in fantasy points per game this season with a 24.9% target share and 34.4% air yard share. He’s a staple in the deep passing game (13th in deep targets) and red zone (seventh in red zone targets). If he does suit up, he’s a risky WR2/3 that could be limited.
-Derek Brown
TBD but lean towards sitting Week 8. Probably returning Week 9. This is an uncommon injury diagnosis so historical data is limited, but we’d estimate return to nearly full strength no later than Week 11.
-Deepak Chona
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