Who Should I Start? DK Metcalf or Michael Pittman Jr.

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Week 3 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
10.8	0.3	0.0	3.5	52.5	0.3

DK Metcalf News

DK Metcalf's Volume Hard to Count On in Week 3

Friday, September 25, 8:16 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is seeing elite usage to begin the 2026 campaign and should remain heavily involved against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3. Although Metcalf leads the NFL in deep targets and unrealized air yards, his inconsistent play makes him difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. To make matters worse, the Bengals' pass defense has been stout so far this season, surrendering the eighth-fewest fantasy points to opposing wideouts. Metcalf's role as Pittsburgh's top receiver should persist, even if Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) returns to the lineup this week, but he profiles as just a boom-or-bust WR3 or flex option in this matchup.

Michael Pittman Jr. - Pittsburgh (WR)

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Week 3 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
9.7	0.1	0.0	4.0	43.1	0.2

Michael Pittman Jr. News

Michael Pittman Jr. Questionable for Week 3

Friday, September 25, 12:00 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati after being limited again Friday, according to Alan Saunders. Pittman was limited in all three practices this week after missing Week 2 against New England with the foot injury. He caught all three of his targets for 58 yards in the opener before sitting last Sunday. The steady practice participation is an improvement from last week, when Pittman missed Thursday and Friday before being ruled out. Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard would again be in line for more work if Pittman cannot return.

DK Metcalf vs. Michael Pittman Jr.

Still trying to decide between Metcalf and Pittman Jr.? 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 10.8 points this week while Michael Pittman Jr. is projected to score 9.7 points.