DK Metcalf · Parker Washington · 2026 week 2

DK Metcalf or Parker Washington?

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

Start DK Metcalf — barelyThis one is a coin flip — the projections are within 0.9 points. The matchup leans DK Metcalf (NE allow the 13th-most WR points), but you can defend either call.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
DK Metcalf START @ NE 13.9 13th 8 1,655 healthy
Parker Washington @ DEN 13.0 29th · tough 19.3 2,709 healthy

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

WRs vs DEN recently: Rashee Rice 7.9 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Parker Washington carries the higher trade value — 2,709 against 1,655 (a 39% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Parker Washington gets the most. Momentum: DK Metcalf +304 and Parker Washington +1134 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.