The Seattle Seahawks will face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding WR DK Metcalf.
Is DK Metcalf Playing in Week 12?
Metcalf is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any unexpected setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Seahawks’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit DK Metcalf in Week 12?
The Seahawks have completely punted on DK Metcalf playing in the slot (3.8% of his routes last week), and I think that’s a good thing. Yes, those are the layup targets, but I’m OK with skirting some floor for an increase in ceiling, which is what this move by Seattle reflects.
Metcalf is currently pacing for a career-high in expected PPR points per game (14.8), and with him seeing a 29% target share in his return to action, there are clearly no limitations.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s emergence has some people dragging down their projections for Metcalf, and from a rest-of-season standpoint, I have no issue with that. However, I’m not adjusting for this matchup.
Through 11 weeks this season, the Cardinals allow the ninth-highest completion percentage when opponents throw to the perimeter and are the 11th-best (lowest) in that regard against the slot.
I have no issue in labeling this WR duo as a 1a and 1b situation — not this week, not in this spot.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 12 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
DK Metcalf’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
As of early Sunday morning, Metcalf is projected to score 16.6 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 5.4 receptions for 77.5 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
DK Metcalf’s Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship WR PPR Rankings
1) A.J. Brown | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) Terry McLaurin | WAS (at PHI)
3) DeVonta Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)
4) Khalil Shakir | BUF (at KC)
5) Xavier Worthy | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Hollywood Brown | KC (vs. BUF)
7) DeAndre Hopkins | KC (vs. BUF)
8) Keon Coleman | BUF (at KC)
9) Dyami Brown | WAS (at PHI)
10) Mack Hollins | BUF (at KC)
11) Amari Cooper | BUF (at KC)
12) Curtis Samuel | BUF (at KC)
13) Olamide Zaccheaus | WAS (at PHI)
14) JuJu Smith-Schuster | KC (vs. BUF)
15) Jahan Dotson | PHI (vs. WAS)
16) Jamison Crowder | WAS (at PHI)
17) Luke McCaffrey | WAS (at PHI)
18) Justin Watson | KC (vs. BUF)
19) Johnny Wilson | PHI (vs. WAS)
20) Parris Campbell | PHI (vs. WAS)
21) Nikko Remigio | KC (vs. BUF)
22) Ainias Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)
