D.K. Metcalf Fantasy Week 1: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Broncos

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf will take on the team with last year's 22nd-ranked passing defense, the Denver Broncos (233.6 yards allowed per game), in Week 1 -- beginning at 4:05 PM ET on Sunday.

Daily fantasy players, is Metcalf worth a look for his upcoming game against the Broncos? See below, because we can help you make the correct call.

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Metcalf vs. Broncos Game Info

• Matchup: Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos
• Game Day: September 8, 2024
• Game Time: 4:05 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 8.87
• Projected Receiving Yards: 64.05
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.42

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Metcalf 2023 Fantasy Performance

• In 2023, Metcalf was 15th at his position (and 61st overall) in fantasy points, with 159.4 (10.0 per game).
• In his best game last season, Metcalf picked up 31.4 fantasy points -- via six receptions, 134 yards and three touchdowns. That was in Week 13 against the Dallas Cowboys.
• In Week 11 versus the Los Angeles Rams, Metcalf picked up 15.4 fantasy points, with this stat line: five receptions, 94 yards and one touchdown. That was his second-best output of the season.
• Metcalf picked up 1.0 fantasy points -- one reception, 10 yards, on six targets -- in his worst game of the season, Week 18 versus the Arizona Cardinals.
• In Week 12 against the San Francisco 49ers, Metcalf collected 3.2 fantasy points (his second-lowest total of the season), via this stat line: three receptions, 32 yards, on nine targets.

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Broncos Defensive Performance

• Denver gave up more than 300 passing yards to three QBs last season.
• Last year, the Broncos allowed 14 QBs to throw at least one touchdown pass in a game.
• Through the air last season, Denver allowed at least two touchdown passes to eight opposing QBs.
• Last year, the Broncos allowed three players to throw for at least three TDs in a game.
• Through the air, Denver gave up over 100 receiving yards to five players last season.
• The Broncos allowed 24 players to catch a touchdown pass against them last season.
• Denver allowed two or more receiving touchdowns through the air to four players last season.
• Looking at run defense, the Broncos yielded more than 100 yards on the ground to six players last season.
• In terms of run defense, Denver allowed at least one rushing touchdown to 11 players last season.
• On the ground, the Broncos allowed three players to score at least two rushing touchdowns against them last year.

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