DK Metcalf · Terry McLaurin · 2026 week 2

DK Metcalf or Terry McLaurin?

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

Start Terry McLaurinTerry McLaurin projects 2.7 PPR points clear of DK Metcalf in week 2, drawing DAL — the 26th-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 @ NE 12.0 13th 8 1,680 healthy
Terry McLaurin START @ DAL 14.7 26th · tough 3.4 1,815 healthy

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

WRs vs DAL recently: Malik Nabers 6.9 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Terry McLaurin carries the higher trade value — 1,815 against 1,680 (a 7% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Terry McLaurin gets the most. Momentum: DK Metcalf +35 and Terry McLaurin -633 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.