Who Should I Start? DK Metcalf or Wan'Dale Robinson

Tuesday, October 7, 6:46 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf delivered his best showing of the season in Week 4 with five receptions for 126 yards and a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings. Although nearly all of his production came in the first half, it was encouraging to see the seventh-year pro featured early and often after a slow start to the campaign. Coming out of a Week 5 bye, Metcalf will get his first taste of an AFC North rivalry with the Cleveland Browns on tap for Week 6. While Cleveland has been strong defensively this season, it has still allowed five wideouts to finish as top-24 fantasy options in as many games. Fantasy managers may have safer choices this week, but Metcalf remains firmly in the WR2 mix.

Tuesday, October 7, 10:08 PM

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is a low-end WR3/flex option for Week 6 against the Philadelphia Eagles, largely due to his volume in the short passing game. Ranked as the WR32 with an average of 8.88 fantasy points per game, Robinson's 78.3% snap percentage and team-high 22.7% target share (on 34 targets) point to a strong PPR floor, highlighted by his 23 receptions for 267 yards this season. However, the matchup is difficult as the Eagles have been a tough fantasy defense against wide receivers, ranking 16th and allowing an average of 21.4 fantasy points per game to the position. Furthermore, Philadelphia's red zone defense is elite, ranking 3rd with a 42.9% Defense Red Zone TD Rate, which will challenge Robinson's low-depth targets and his 3 end-zone targets. Given the Giants' implied team total of 17.25 points and rookie QB Jaxson Dart's third start, Robinson's upside is capped, making him a safer PPR option than a high-ceiling one.