Who Should I Start? DK Metcalf or Tee Higgins

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.

Saturday, October 11, 12:22 PM

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins hasn't looked the best throughout the first five weeks of the 2025 campaign. He has only 13 catches (27 targets) for 158 yards. Fortunately, the wideout has at least found the end zone twice, preventing him from being a complete bust for fantasy managers. In Higgins' defense, the Bengals offense has struggled, and it wasn't much better when Joe Burrow (toe) was healthy and on the field. With Joe Flacco, who was recently acquired in a trade with the Browns, getting the start for Sunday's meeting with the Packers, it's unknown how his presence will impact the offense. However, with only a few days to prepare, it's safe to assume Flacco's knowledge of the playbook will be limited. As such, Higgins may not be the safest fantasy option, especially with a challenging matchup on the horizon. On the other hand, that could change if Ja'Marr Chase (illness) suffers a setback and doesn't suit up.