D.K. Metcalf Fantasy Football Week 3: Stats and Projections vs. Patriots

Wide receiver D.K. Metcalf is looking at a matchup against the 32nd-ranked passing defense in the league (315 yards conceded per game) in Week 3, when his Pittsburgh Steelers play the New England Patriots, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

With Metcalf's next game against the Patriots, should you think about him for your daily fantasy lineup? Scroll down for more stats and information.

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D.K. Metcalf Week 3 Fantasy Football Projection

• Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots
• Game Date: September 21, 2025
• Game Time: 1 p.m.
• Projected Fantasy Points: 8.6
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 10.6
• Projected Receiving Yards: 60.46
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.43

Projections provided by numberFire

Metcalf Fantasy Performance

• With 16.3 fantasy points in 2025 (8.2 per game), Metcalf is the 32nd-ranked player at the WR position and 114th among all players.
• Through two games this year, Metcalf has produced 16.3 fantasy points, as he's reeled in seven passes on 13 targets for 103 yards and one touchdown.
• Last week against the Seattle Seahawks, Metcalf put up 8.0 fantasy points, tallying three receptions on six targets for 20 yards and one TD.

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Patriots Defensive Performance

• Two players have posted more than 300 yards passing in a game against New England this season.
• The Patriots have given up at least one passing TD to two opposing QBs this season.
• New England has allowed one player to throw for at least two TDs in a game this year.
• The Patriots have not given up more than two passing TDs to an opposing quarterback this year.
• A total of two players have racked up more than 100 yards receiving in a game against New England this year.
• The Patriots have allowed three players to catch a touchdown pass versus them this year.
• New England has not allowed more than one TD catch to an opposing player this year.
• The Patriots' defense has not allowed a player to rack up over 100 yards on the ground in a game this season.
• A total of one player has rushed for at least one touchdown against New England this season.
• The Patriots have not allowed an opposing player to score two or more rushing TDs against them this year.

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