Last night, the Seattle Seahawks traded DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2025 second round pick. The Steelers are choosing to pay Metcalf $150 million on a five year deal. Alas, the Steelers have a wide receiver to pair alongside George Pickens and they now have one of the best receiving corps in the league. But, you already knew all of that, so now let's get to the main reason you're here; How will this trade affect fantasy football in the upcoming season?

DK Metcalf last season had, well, a less than stellar season for DK Metcalf. Only playing 15 games last season due to a MCL injury, Metcalf tallied up 66 receptions for 992 yards and five touchdowns. DK has always been more of a deep threat receiver though, which is why his average yards per reception was 15 last season, and 14.4 for his career. Pairing him up with George Pickens, who is also a deep threat receiver, means trouble for the opposing secondary every Sunday.

Last season in fantasy, DK Metcalf was only the WR30, and only had roughly 192 fantasy points on the year. This year though, will be different with the brand new offense and the quarterback problems in Pittsburgh. Geno Smith wasn't great, but Seattle was throwing the ball a ton, and also giving it to DK a lot. Even though Russell Wilson isn't horrific, the Steelers aren't known to produce good fantasy receivers in the post-Roethlisberger era.

So in conclusion, we don't predict a career year for Metcalf, or even a good one. He is going to battle targets with George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth, in a run-heavy offense. The Steelers were bottom five in pass attempts last season, and adding DK is not going to change that. There are rumors that they might grab Aaron Rodgers, which would change my entire argument. But as of right now, the Steelers starting quarterback is Russell Wilson, and DK Metcalf isn't going to change into a fantasy superstar this season.

Article written by Jackson Corona