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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 18, 2026 04:57 PM ET

DK Metcalf logs 10 catches for 88 yards on 14 targets Sunday

He suited up after clearing a Friday illness.

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What happened: DK Metcalf converted a third-down reception earlier against Tampa Bay and carried Pittsburgh's passing attack throughout the afternoon. Team medical staff cleared the wideout on Saturday so he could take the field against the Buccaneers.

Why it matters: Pittsburgh entered the matchup with only three healthy wideouts from its initial 53-man roster after placing Roman Wilson on injured reserve and ruling out Ben Skowronek. With tight end Pat Freiermuth also managing a calf issue and the front office calling clubs about receiver trades, the offense relied heavily on its top perimeter target.

By the numbers: Per ESPN, Metcalf recorded 59 receptions for 850 yards and 6 touchdowns across 15 games with the Steelers during the 2025 season (as of 2026-09-29). Seattle originally selected the Ole Miss product 64th overall in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft (as of 2026-09-29).

What to watch: Pittsburgh's front office continues exploring wide receiver trade options while monitoring Metcalf's workload heading into next week.

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