DK Metcalf Week 13 Outlook - Giants at Seahawks

By Mike Tagliere (FantasyPros), Thu, Dec 3rd 2020, 10:36am EST

We talk about this all the time, but there's a positive and negative when shadow cornerbacks are on the schedule. The downside is that the receiver is covered by the most talented cornerback on the other team. The positive is that he's often trusted in one-on-one coverage, which is something you cannot do against Metcalf, as he's too big, too strong, and too fast. Darius Slay is one of the better cornerbacks in football who was made to look slow on Monday night trying to keep up with Metcalf, who racked up 10 catches for 177 yards. The Giants have James Bradberry, who's done a solid job in coverage this year, allowing just 33-of-59 passing for 343 yards and three touchdowns in his coverage. Prior to seeing Metcalf, here were Slay's numbers in coverage: 35-for-48 for 387 yards and one touchdown. Will they trust him in one-on-one coverage? I think it's fair to say that Metcalf and Russell Wilson hope so. You're starting him as a WR1 every week and you better not be left without exposure in tournaments.