Colston Loveland or DK Metcalf?
Who to start in Week 7, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 24 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: DK Metcalf
- Rest of season: DK Metcalf — 7 of 8 experts
- Trade value: DK Metcalf
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| Colston Loveland | DK Metcalf | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 1 of 8 experts rank Colston Loveland ahead · 7 rank DK Metcalf ahead | #98#88–#109 | #64#61–#66edge |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX55#43–#72 | FLX45#38–#62edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 10.8 | 13.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #91 overall | 13 #62 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -59 ranks · -1429 val | +12 ranks · +200 val |
| Rostered | 93% | 92% |
| Bye | 10 | 9 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 7, Colston Loveland or DK Metcalf?
- DK Metcalf. This week's consensus has Colston Loveland at TE7 (range #5–#11) and DK Metcalf at WR22 (range #20–#29); on the flex board it is #55 vs #45. Projections: 10.8 vs 13.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Colston Loveland or DK Metcalf?
- DK Metcalf. Rest-of-season consensus: Colston Loveland TE8 (range #7–#10) vs DK Metcalf WR31 (range #30–#33). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DK Metcalf ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Colston Loveland for DK Metcalf?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Colston Loveland is ranked #91 overall and DK Metcalf #62, so DK Metcalf carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.