The Seattle Seahawks will face the Chicago Bears in Week 17. 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 17?
Metcalf is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any unexpected setbacks, he is on track to play on Thursday.
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 17?
That’s five straight games for Metcalf without a five-catch performance, and he’s in what might be the most inevitable spot that a receiver can be — the expectation bubble.
Is it possible that Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the best receiver on this team? It is. That’s how I’ve been ranking it for a month, but defenses continue to focus on Metcalf, and that’s making it difficult to get him much volume (why would Seattle throw into traffic when they have a receiver with just as much talent in a more favorable spot?).
That said, I think you’re still playing Metcalf due to the downward trajectory of this Chicago defense. The Bears are allowing the third most passes per deep attempt, and while JSN has shown some downfield chops, there’s no question that Geno Smith is more likely to call Metcalf’s number in those spots.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 17 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
DK Metcalf’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
As of Thursday, Metcalf is projected to score 14 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 4.6 receptions for 65.3 yards and 0.5 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)
