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DK Metcalf vs Jaylen Warren

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRPittsburgh Steelers
DK Metcalf
PPG
10.5
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
850
Rec TDs
6
Targets
99
Bye
Week 9
RBPittsburgh SteelersPPG LEADER
Jaylen Warren
PPG
12.3
Games
16
Rush Yds
958
Rush TDs
6
Rec
40
Rec Yds
333
Bye
Week 9

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10.5 PPG12.3 PPG
15 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 9

DK Metcalf vs Jaylen Warren: Who Should You Start?

Comparing DK Metcalf (WR, Pittsburgh Steelers) against Jaylen Warren (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Jaylen Warren posted 12.3 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Jaylen Warren at 12.3 PPG, 1.8 points per game above DK Metcalf's 10.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DK Metcalf or Jaylen Warren in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Warren has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to DK Metcalf's 10.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did DK Metcalf and Jaylen Warren average in 2025?

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

Do DK Metcalf and Jaylen Warren share a bye week?

Yes, both DK Metcalf and Jaylen Warren share a Week 9 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.