Who Should I Start? DK Metcalf or DeVonta Smith

Friday, October 10, 11:34 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is fresh off a Week 5 bye and set to take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 6. Two weeks ago, Metcalf came through with his best showing yet in the black and gold, hanging 126 yards and a touchdown on the Minnesota Vikings. With fellow wideout Calvin Austin III (shoulder) inactive this week, Metcalf should command plenty of looks from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. While Cleveland's defense has been stout this season, it has surrendered seven touchdowns and the eighth-most fantasy points per game to opposing receivers. Even in a matchup that is projected to be low-scoring, Pittsburgh may need to air it out with the Browns shutting down the run through the first five weeks. Fantasy managers can confidently start Metcalf as a WR2 with a relatively high ceiling on Sunday.

Wednesday, October 8, 6:47 PM

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith boomed against the Broncos, recording his highest target and receiving yard counts of the season in a team-leading performance. The question with Smith, as usual, is whether or not he can turn this into consistency. After his last big game against the Rams, he followed it up with two catches on two targets in the next outing. This week, he does have a very favorable matchup against the Giants, who are allowing the second-most fantasy points to WRs this season. Plus, on a short week, Smith might be able to capitalize on a New York defense that's less than 100% conditioned. He's worth a WR3 spot in what should be his second consecutive strong week.