DK Metcalf
WR - Pittsburgh Steelers - Suspended
Week 18 Outlook
Availability
DK Metcalf had his two-game suspension upheld upon appeal.
Fantasy Impact
Metcalf appealed the two-game suspension he was handed. He will officially miss the final two games of the regular season. He will also lose $555K in salary and have $45 million guaranteed voided. Roman Wilson will be in line for more snaps in his place.
DK Metcalf will appeal his two-game suspension on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Metcalf was handed his suspension on Monday following the incident he had with a fan during Sunday's game against the Lions. If the suspension is upheld, Metcalf would miss the final two games of the regular season.
The NFL is suspending Steelers WR DK Metcalf two games without pay for physically confronting a Lions fan during Sunday’s win against the Lions.
Fantasy Impact
Pelissero added that Metcalf plans to appeal the suspension. If it is upheld, Metcalf will miss the final two games of the regular season. Adam Thielen as well as the Steelers tight ends should be in line for a bigger role in the passing game these next couple of weeks.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the league will review the situation between DK Metcalf and a fan at the end of the first half in the Steelers’ Week 16 win over the Lions.
Fantasy Impact
Metcalf was seen getting into it with a fan before he appeared to swing at the fan. It is possible he'll face a suspension, but he'll at least be facing a fine.
DK Metcalf caught 4-of-9 targets for 42 yards in the Steelers 29-24 win over the Lions.
Fantasy Impact
The big story of the day for Metcalf was him getting into it with a fan on the sidelines at the end of the first half. It is very possible he ends up facing a suspension.
