DK Metcalf or Michael Pittman Jr.?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: DK Metcalf
- Rest of season: DK Metcalf — 64 of 113 experts
- Trade value: close to even
The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.
| DK Metcalf | Michael Pittman Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 64 of 113 experts rank DK Metcalf ahead · 49 rank Michael Pittman Jr. ahead | WR36#25–#49edge | WR37#27–#50 |
| Week 1 | WR32#27–#42edge | WR37#28–#44 |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 11.7 | 11.2 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #78 overall | 11 #79 overall |
| Rostered | 92% | 84% |
| Bye | 9 | 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 1, DK Metcalf or Michael Pittman Jr.?
- DK Metcalf. This week's consensus has DK Metcalf at WR32 (range #27–#42) and Michael Pittman Jr. at WR37 (range #28–#44). Projections: 11.7 vs 11.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DK Metcalf or Michael Pittman Jr.?
- DK Metcalf. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR36 (range #25–#49) vs Michael Pittman Jr. WR37 (range #27–#50). 64 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DK Metcalf ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DK Metcalf for Michael Pittman Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #78 overall and Michael Pittman Jr. #79, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.