Every Friday at 3 p.m. ET, DraftKings Sportsbook analyst Steve Buchanan and NFL guru Meghan Townsley chop up the latest injury news on Injury Report Live! Check out what they have to say about this latest injury to DK Metcalf (shoulder).
The Seahawks have surged to the top of the NFC West, thanks in large part to an improved defense. On the other side of the ball, quarterback Geno Smith ($5,800) has developed some chemistry with second-year wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba ($6,300), at the expense of DK Metcalf ($6,200). The two-time Pro Bowler has had a good, not great, year, snagging 50 catches for 763 yards and three touchdowns. Now, with the 6’4″ receiver suffering a shoulder injury, his status is in doubt for this weekend’s crucial game against the Cardinals.
Will Metcalf suit up on Sunday? Even if he does play, what should fantasy managers expect? Meghan (@mtownsleyy) and Steve (@SBuchanan24) broke down Seattle’s passing game during Friday’s edition of Injury Report Live:
- Smith-Njigba is the only Seattle wideout that Steve and Meghan feel comfortable playing this week. Tyler Lockett ($4,300) is being phased out of the offense and Metcalf has been inconsistent this season.
- Arizona has done a good job defending perimeter wide receivers, which hurts Metcalf. The deep threat had just four catches for 59 yards when these teams last met two weeks ago.
- Smith-Njigba’s current price tag doesn’t reflect an increase in production since Week 8 (averaging 21.86 DK fantasy points).
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