Who Should I Start? DK Metcalf or Zay Flowers
Week 5 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 61.1 | 0.4 |
DK Metcalf News
Thursday, October 8, 8:38 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is emerging as the team's undisputed WR1 in the early portion of 2026. Metcalf's first season with Pittsburgh was fine, although there was definitely meat left on the bone. Fast forward to this year, and the situation is already vastly superior. For starters, the eighth-year pro is at 33 targets through four weeks, putting him on pace for 140 over 17 games. That's nearly a 50% increase from his 99 in 2025. Furthermore, Metcalf is the clear leader in Pittsburgh's WR corps, easily outpacing the team's second-leading target-getter, Roman Wilson (24). There will always be some boom-bust in the former Ole' Miss product's game, but his role is valuable, and he's being targeted like a true alpha for the time being. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers appears to have his trust. The spike weeks will come.
Week 5 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.6 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 5.4 | 75.6 | 0.4 |
Zay Flowers News
Thursday, October 8, 12:33 PM
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (foot) was listed as a limited practice participant due to a foot injury for the second straight day on Thursday. The 26-year-old has been remarkably productive when on the field so far this season, recording 18 catches for 352 yards and two touchdowns on 22 targets across three games. However, Flowers spent much of the first four weeks battling through a hamstring injury and now appears to be dealing with a new ailment. If Flowers is unable to play in Baltimore's Week 5 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (shoulder) would likely see a significant increase in targets. However, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) is unlikely to play against the Falcons, creating major uncertainty for the overall health of the team's passing game. Between Jackson's potential absence and Flowers' shaky health, fantasy managers may want to downgrade expectations for Flowers in Week 5.
DK Metcalf vs. Zay Flowers
Still trying to decide between Metcalf and Flowers? 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 12.8 points this week while Zay Flowers is projected to score 15.6 points.
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