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DK Metcalf or Josh DownsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DK Metcalf is a Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver who averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Josh Downs is a Indianapolis Colts wide receiver who averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 16 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
WRIndianapolis Colts
Josh Downs
PPG
6.7
Games
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
566
Rec TDs
4
Targets
88
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DK Metcalf vs Josh Downs: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDK MetcalfJosh Downs
PPG (Half-PPR)10.56.7
Games Played1516
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)158107
Receptions5958
Rec/Game3.93.6
Receiving Yards850566
Rec Yds/Game56.735.4
Receiving TDs64
Targets9988
Target Share/Game6.65.5
Age2824
Experience6 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DK Metcalf or Josh Downs in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for DK Metcalf and Josh Downs 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 Josh Downs averaged 6.7.

Should I draft DK Metcalf or Josh Downs in 2026 fantasy football?▾

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Josh Downs averaged 6.7 across 16. 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 Josh Downs average in 2025?▾

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Josh Downs averaged 6.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are DK Metcalf and Josh Downs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DK Metcalf (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Josh Downs (IND) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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