Who Should I Start? DK Metcalf or Chase Claypool

Wednesday, November 26, 4:11 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver D.K. Metcalf (ankle) was listed as a DNP for Wednesday's practice session, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Head coach Mike Tomlin said that Metcalf will be limited in practice early in the week, but he opens this week as a non-participant. The 27-year-old injured his ankle during Pittsburgh's Week 12 loss at the Chicago Bears, but was able to return to the game and finished with five receptions for 22 yards on eight targets. The former Seattle Seahawk has had a decent season in his first season with the Steelers, totaling 42 receptions (70 targets) for 573 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games, ranking as the WR24 in PPR points per game (12.4). Metcalf's status for Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills will be updated as the week goes along.

Saturday, July 5, 10:37 PM

Free-agent wide receiver Chase Claypool (toe) is hoping to sign with an NFL team. The 2020 No. 49 overall pick was spectacular as a rookie, amassing 62 catches for 873 yards and 11 touchdowns. Since then, he hasn't been as productive. finding the end zone only six times. After stops in Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Miami, Claypool was in line to suit up for the Buffalo Bills heading into the 2024 campaign. Unfortunately, he tore a ligament and tendon in his toe before eventually being released by the team. With the injury behind Claypool, he is eager to get back on the field while claiming to be stronger and faster than ever. "I am back to being the strongest and fastest I've ever been and couldn't be more excited to step back out on the field and let my actions speak for themselves," said the 26-year-old. "I deeply and truly believe that the pieces will align, and I will work my way into the position to show off what's been suppressed these last two years." It appears he is more motivated than ever. Although Claypool should see attention from fantasy managers if he signs with a club, he could have a tough time getting close to the level of production he had in his inaugural year. Still, the wideout is worth monitoring in case he ends up inking a deal with a team where he'll have the opportunity to get involved.