DK Metcalf

Metcalf has a 16.4% Target share and a 36.0% air-yard share. Among 60 qualifying wide receivers, he ranks 21st in receiving grade and 26th in YPRR. Metcalf will take a step back this week against the Panther's zone-heavy defense. This season, the divide versus zone has widened even farther between Lockett and Metcalf. Metcalf only has a 14% Target share and an 18.5% first-read share. Metcalf is a threat for a big play or touchdown in any week (second on the team in red zone targets), so there's only so far you can drop him in the rankings. Metcalf will run about 77% of his routes against Jackson and Henderson. Metcalf is banged up with a rib issue. He didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday and has been listed as questionable. Week 3 Positional Value: Low-end WR2/WR3

According to Jordan Schultz, Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf is expected to play in Week 3 when they host the Carolina Panthers.

Fantasy Impact

Without Jaycee Horn at CB, this is a potential smash matchup for Metcalf. On the season, he has nine catches for 122 yards and a touchdown. With QB Geno Smith starting to heat up, it's only a matter of time until he and Metcalf connect on a deep bomb or two, setting him up as the ECR half-PPR WR17.