Should I start DK Metcalf in Week 1?
WR · PIT · Bye 9
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus WR32 — flex-worthy, not an automatic start.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | WR rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | WR32 | 27 | 42 | ±3.7 | #62 | 11.7 |
| Half PPR | WR31 | 26 | 39 | ±3.2 | #64 | 9.9 |
| Standard | WR31 | 25 | 37 | ±2.9 | #68 | 8.1 |
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Latest news
- DK Metcalf will be available Week 1
Steelers GM Omar Khan announced WR DK Metcalf will be available for Week 1.
Cooper Kleinberg · FantasyPros · Aug 31, 3:13 PM EDT
- DK Metcalf restructures contract with Steelers
The Steelers restructured DK Metcalf's contract.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 27, 1:23 PM EDT
- DK Metcalf expected to be ready for Week 1
Steelers WR DK Metcalf is expected to be good to go for Week 1.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 19, 2:08 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Metcalf has been dealing with an undisclosed injury, but appears to be good to go. He is a strong flex play against the Falcons in Week 1.”
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #27Rome OdunzeFlex
- #28Luther Burden IIIFlex
- #29Parker WashingtonFlex
- #32DK MetcalfFlex
- #31Marvin Harrison Jr.Flex
- #32DJ MooreFlex
- #33Carnell TateFlex
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start DK Metcalf in Week 1?
- Flex option. Consensus WR32 — flex-worthy, not an automatic start. The expert range runs from #27 to #42. The consensus projection is 11.7 PPR points.
- Where is DK Metcalf ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has DK Metcalf at WR32 for Week 1, and flex #59 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #27 to #42.