DK Metcalf · Michael Pittman · 2026 week 2

DK Metcalf or Michael Pittman?

Wondering who you should start this week — DK Metcalf or Michael Pittman? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start DK MetcalfDK Metcalf projects 2.6 PPR points clear of Michael Pittman in week 2, drawing NE — the 13th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
DK Metcalf START @ NE 13.9 13th 8 1,655 healthy
Michael Pittman vs CIN 11.3 21st 8.8 950 Out

WRs vs NE recently: Jaxon Smith-Njigba 18.2 pts (W1).

WRs vs CIN recently: Emeka Egbuka 6.3 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

DK Metcalf carries the higher trade value — 1,655 against 950 (a 43% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving DK Metcalf gets the most. Momentum: DK Metcalf +304 and Michael Pittman -32 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.