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DK Metcalf or Saquon BarkleyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Saquon Barkley is listed out (hamstring) 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. Saquon Barkley is a Philadelphia Eagles running back who averaged 13.4 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
RBPhiladelphia Eagles#14 RB
Saquon Barkley
PPG
13.4
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,140
Rush TDs
7
Rec
37
Rec Yds
273
Bye
Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DK Metcalf vs Saquon Barkley: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDK MetcalfSaquon Barkley
PPG (Half-PPR)10.513.4
Games Played1516
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)158214
Rushing Yards121,140
Rush Yds/Game0.871.3
Rushing TDs17
Receptions5937
Receiving Yards850273
Targets9950
Total TDs79
Age2829
Experience6 yrs7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DK Metcalf or Saquon Barkley in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for DK Metcalf and Saquon Barkley 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 Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4.

Should I draft DK Metcalf or Saquon Barkley in 2026 fantasy football?▾

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 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 Saquon Barkley average in 2025?▾

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are DK Metcalf and Saquon Barkley's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DK Metcalf (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Saquon Barkley (PHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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