Metcalf Struggles Outside Of One Long Catch

Metcalf caught just 2 of 6 targets, but turned them into 56 yards, including a 51-yarder that’s his longest catch of the season. He ran a route on 97% of dropbacks and drew an 18% target rate per route run with 1.70 yards per route run. His 18.5-yard aDOT shows how the Steelers use him, primarily outside with just 15% of his snaps in the slot. Metcalf tied Rico Dowdle for the team lead with a 22% target share. He finished as WR33 for the week.