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DK Metcalf or Jayden ReedWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Jayden Reed is listed out (neck) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

DK Metcalf is a Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver who averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Jayden Reed is a Green Bay Packers wide receiver who averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRPittsburgh Steelers#25 WR
DK Metcalf
PPG
10.5
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
850
Rec TDs
6
Targets
99
Bye
Week 9
WRGreen Bay Packers#51 WR
Jayden Reed
PPG
7.8
Games
5
Rec
19
Rec Yds
207
Rec TDs
1
Targets
22
Bye
Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DK Metcalf vs Jayden Reed: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDK MetcalfJayden Reed
PPG (Half-PPR)10.57.8
Games Played155
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)15839
Receptions5919
Rec/Game3.93.8
Receiving Yards850207
Rec Yds/Game56.741.4
Receiving TDs61
Targets9922
Target Share/Game6.64.4
Age2826
Experience6 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DK Metcalf or Jayden Reed in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for DK Metcalf and Jayden Reed is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Jayden Reed averaged 7.8.

Should I draft DK Metcalf or Jayden Reed in 2026 fantasy football?▾

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Jayden Reed averaged 7.8 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did DK Metcalf and Jayden Reed average in 2025?▾

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jayden Reed averaged 7.8 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are DK Metcalf and Jayden Reed's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DK Metcalf (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Jayden Reed (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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