DK Metcalf has been the only reliable wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers so far this season. He currently has 406 yards while the next closest wide receiver, Calvin Austin, has just a third of his production accumulating 139 yards, via CBS Sports.
We are spotlighting WR DK Metcalf’s stats, picks and projections for Sunday Night Football vs. the Packers. Our goal is to heighten your PrizePicks experience by giving you an opportunity to have a profitable Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.
DK Metcalf Stats, Pick vs. Packers for Sunday Night Football
The former Seahawk came out on fire last week, starting his afternoon with a 39-yard reception from QB Aaron Rodgers on the opening drive.
Metcalf has 36 targets, while Pittsburgh’s four other wide receivers have a measly 26 targets combined.
Steelers WR DK Metcalf Projection: 11.5 Yds First Rec
- In each of his last four games, Metcalf has recorded over 11.5 yards on his first reception, averaging 23.25 in that timespan.
- Tied for seventh place among wide receivers, 8 of Metcalf’s 22 receptions have gone for 20+ yards, via Stat Rankings.
- WR1s have struggled in their first pass catches to kick off their clashes with the Packers defense:
- Week 1 vs. Lions: Amon-Ra St. Brown – 19 yards
- Week 2 vs. Commanders: Terry McLaurin – 4 yards
- Week 3 vs. Browns: Jerry Jeudy – 12 yards
- Week 4 vs. Cowboys: George Pickens – 14 yards
- Week 6 vs. Bengals: Ja’Marr Chase – 4 yards
- Week 7 vs. Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr – 23 yards
- DK has the third most YAC (yards after catch) among wide receivers with 240 yards through six games played, via Fox Sports. He is first in yards after catch per reception at 10.9, via PFF.
More DK Metcalf Projections vs. Packers on Sunday Night Football
DK Metcalf’s projections and picks are live on the PrizePicks NFL board as he faces off against the Green Bay Packers on SNF. You get to pick More or Less and let his stats speak for themselves.
Check out DK’s top projections for tonight’s face-off vs. the Packers, via PrizePicks.
- 56.5 Receiving Yards
- 0.5 Rush+Rec TDs (Demon)
- 3.5 Receptions (Goblin)
- Rec Targets
- 23.5 Longest Reception
- 11.5 Yds First Rec
- 23.5 Receiving Yards in First 2 Receptions
- 12.5 Fantasy Score
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We could see a fascinating SNF throwdown, as the Steelers are looking for a bounce back win after a heartbreaking loss on Thursday Night Football against the QB Joe Flacco-led Bengals, while Pittsburgh QB Aaron Rodgers faces the Pack for the first time in his career.
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