DK Metcalf vs Jakobi Meyers: Who Should You Start?
DK Metcalf and Jakobi Meyers are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 PPG across 15 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers, while Jakobi Meyers posted 8.6 PPG in 16 appearances for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
A 1.9-PPG gap gives DK Metcalf the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. DK Metcalf turned 99 targets into 850 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Jakobi Meyers converted 110 looks into 835 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
One scheduling note: DK Metcalf is off Week 9 and Jakobi Meyers Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
