Who Should I Start? DK Metcalf or Emeka Egbuka

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Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
12.1	0.7	0.0	3.6	53.5	0.5

DK Metcalf News

DK Metcalf Healthy, Ready for Big Role vs. Atlanta

Friday, September 11, 5:16 PM

Wide receiver DK Metcalf will be a big piece of the Pittsburgh Steelers' aerial attack in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. The 28-year-old wideout was sidelined for the final few weeks of training camp with an undisclosed ailment, but came off the injury report less than a week before the Steelers' season opener. Metcalf's numbers dipped in his first season in Pittsburgh, and he finished the 2025 campaign with 59 receptions for 850 yards and six touchdowns in the air. Though Michael Pittman Jr. will be competition for targets this season, quarterback Aaron Rodgers told reporters on Sept. 2 that he "needs to get the ball" to Metcalf, so that effort should start on Sept. 13. Metcalf is a solid WR3 in fantasy headed into Week 1 and should flex his muscle as a red-zone threat against Atlanta.

Emeka Egbuka - Tampa Bay (WR)

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Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
13.3	0.9	0.0	4.1	62.8	0.5

Emeka Egbuka News

Emeka Egbuka Ready to Roll in Week 1 Versus Bengals

Saturday, September 12, 7:30 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (toe) is expected to enter a Week 1 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals as a full-go. Egbuka logged three consecutive full practices throughout the week and does not have an injury designation for the opening week of the 2026 season. The Bengals had one of the worst passing defenses in the league in 2025, allowing 233.8 passing yards per game (26th in the NFL). There isn't much optimism that the Bengals will be much better in 2025. As a rookie in 2025, Egbuka recorded 63 receptions for 938 yards and six touchdowns. He ranks as RotoBaller's No. 23 wide receiver for Week 1, making him a strong start in all standard leagues. Egbuka is a strong start across all formats in Week 1, and an intriguing DFS option as well.

DK Metcalf vs. Emeka Egbuka

Still trying to decide between Metcalf and Egbuka? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that DK Metcalf is projected to score 12.1 points this week while Emeka Egbuka is projected to score 13.3 points.