DK Metcalf or Tucker Kraft?
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 — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: DK Metcalf
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| DK Metcalf | Tucker Kraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 8 of 8 experts rank DK Metcalf ahead · 0 rank Tucker Kraft ahead | #64#61–#66edge | #97#88–#107 |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX45#38–#62edge | FLX56#42–#61 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 13.2edge | 11.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #62 overalledge | 9 #90 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +12 ranks · +200 val | -11 ranks · -123 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 95% |
| Bye | 9 | 11 |
| 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, DK Metcalf or Tucker Kraft?
- DK Metcalf. This week's consensus has DK Metcalf at WR22 (range #20–#29) and Tucker Kraft at TE7 (range #4–#9); on the flex board it is #45 vs #56. Projections: 13.2 vs 11.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DK Metcalf or Tucker Kraft?
- DK Metcalf. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR31 (range #30–#33) vs Tucker Kraft TE8 (range #6–#9). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DK Metcalf ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DK Metcalf for Tucker Kraft?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #62 overall and Tucker Kraft #90, 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.