DK Metcalf Fantasy Football Outlook (2025)

By Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros), Thu, Jun 5th 2025, 4:06pm EDT

DK Metcalf joins the Steelers as their new No. 1 WR after finishing 2024 as the WR32 (WR33 per game) with 992 yards and a career-low 5 TDs in 15 games. However, before a knee injury in Week 7, Metcalf was off to a scorching start - ranking top-5 in targets, yards, and air yards. Now in Pittsburgh's run-heavy Arthur Smith offense, target share won't be an issue, but overall passing volume/efficiency may be. Even with Aaron Rodgers at QB, this offense will have a low pass rate. Metcalf's fantasy ceiling hinges on red-zone usage and big plays. The opportunity is there, but his 2025 value depends entirely on the Steelers' offensive competency with the 41-year-old QB under center.