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DK Metcalf vs Tyler Warren

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRPittsburgh SteelersPPG LEADER
DK Metcalf
PPG
10.5
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
850
Rec TDs
6
Targets
99
Bye
Week 9
TEIndianapolis Colts
Tyler Warren
PPG
8.9
Games
17
Rec
76
Rec Yds
817
Rec TDs
4
Targets
112
Bye
Week 14

Head to Head

10.5 PPG8.9 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 14

DK Metcalf vs Tyler Warren: Who Should You Start?

Comparing DK Metcalf (WR, Pittsburgh Steelers) against Tyler Warren (TE, Indianapolis Colts) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Tyler Warren posted 8.9 PPG across 17 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.

DK Metcalf has his bye in Week 9, Tyler Warren in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, DK Metcalf holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.5 points per game. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 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 Tyler Warren in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, DK Metcalf has the edge at 10.5 PPG compared to Tyler Warren's 8.9 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 Tyler Warren average in 2025?

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are DK Metcalf and Tyler Warren's bye weeks in 2026?

DK Metcalf (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Tyler Warren (IND) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.