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DK Metcalf vs Rashid Shaheed

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRPittsburgh SteelersPPG LEADER

DK Metcalf

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

850

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

WRSeattle Seahawks

Rashid Shaheed

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

687

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

Head to Head

10.5 PPG7.1 PPG

15 GP18 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 10

DK Metcalf vs Rashid Shaheed: Who Should You Start?

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. DK Metcalf (Pittsburgh Steelers) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.5 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Rashid Shaheed (Seattle Seahawks) came in at 7.1 PPG over 18 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

DK Metcalf carries a 3.4-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. DK Metcalf turned 99 targets into 850 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Rashid Shaheed converted 92 looks into 687 yards and 2 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 Rashid Shaheed Week 10. 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.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, DK Metcalf holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.5 points per game. Rashid Shaheed averaged 7.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DK Metcalf or Rashid Shaheed in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, DK Metcalf has the edge at 10.5 PPG compared to Rashid Shaheed's 7.1 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 Rashid Shaheed average in 2025?▾

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Rashid Shaheed averaged 7.1 PPG over 18 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are DK Metcalf and Rashid Shaheed's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DK Metcalf (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Rashid Shaheed (SEA) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DK Metcalf or Rashid Shaheed a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

DK Metcalf outscored Rashid Shaheed by 3.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.