How the call is made
| Input | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 12.9 | 50% |
| Last 3 games (PPR) | 11.3 | 25% |
| Season PPG (PPR) | 9.7 | 25% |
| Injury factor (Active) | ×1 | |
| Start score | 11.7 |
The call uses the same tier rule as the Week 6 WR start/sit rankings: players are ranked by projection, and the top fifth of the list is a must start, then start, then flex/matchup, then sit in all but deep leagues. At WR21 that makes DK Metcalf a start. Players ruled out are left out of the ranking.
WRs ranked near DK Metcalf
| Rank | Player | Proj (PPR) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Tetairoa McMillan | 13.2 | Active |
| 20 | Carnell Tate | 12.9 | Active |
| 21 | DK Metcalf | 12.9 | Active |
| 22 | Jalen Coker | 12.8 | Active |
| 23 | Josh Downs | 12.1 | Active |
Frequently asked questions
Should I start DK Metcalf in Week 6?
The data puts DK Metcalf at WR21 of 137 projected WRs this week (12.9 PPR points projected), which the same tier rule as our WR start/sit page labels "Start". He has no injury designation in our data.
What is DK Metcalf's Week 6 projection?
12.9 points in PPR, 10.9 in half PPR and 8.9 in standard, from Sleeper's public projections as of October 18, 2026.
How is DK Metcalf scoring this season?
He averages 9.7 PPR points per game over 5 games and 11.3 over his last 3.
What is DK Metcalf's dynasty value?
His composite dynasty value is 2,394 in 1QB leagues (#70 overall) and 1,623 in superflex. See his dynasty value page for the breakdown.
This is data, not betting advice or a guarantee. Projections come from Sleeper’s public API and can change before kickoff; injury statuses change late in the week.
Related pages
Projections from Sleeper’s public API; production from nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Updated October 18, 2026. How the start score works.