In this matchup, there are only two wide receivers of value for DFS contests, but the salary implications invite the lower priced player to score. Pittsburgh is more apt to feature its tight ends at the goal line.
DK Metcalf, Pittsburgh Steelers (DK: $9,400)
For the most part, Metcalfe is betting on losses in the DFS market in 2025. He shone in two games (5/126/1 and 7/148), which came with an eight-week drop in production between each matchup. Metcalf has scored five times in the first seven contests, but has scored once in his last six games, while posting less than 10.00 fantasy points in four games (2/6, 3/35, 5/49, and 3/32).
Miami comes into Week 15 ranked eighth in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers (350.80). They allow only 11.3 yards per catch with the wideout scoring 12 times.
- Michael Pitman (6/80/1)
- Ladd McConkie (7/100/1)
- Deebo Samuel (7/74/1)
- Davaughn Vale (8/93/1)
The Dolphins’ defense has a tendency to limit the wide receiver’s ceiling, partially due to offenses having success running the ball. Metcalf has scoring upside, but he has been a lost weapon in several games. On the positive side, Metcalf is looking to extend its winning streak to two games in this matchup.
Week 14 Pittsburgh Steelers WR Snap Count
Here’s a look at the Steelers’ snap counts last week:
- Adam Thielen (48%)
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling (31%)
- Kelvin Austin (31%)
- Ben Skowronek (17%)
- Scotty Miller (6%)
The best value at wide receiver for Pittsburgh appears to be Thielen ($3,200). He brings possession value and a winning route-running style, potentially giving Aaron Rodgers a reliable player to move the chains this week. Valdes-Scantling made an appearance last season for the Saints at the end of the year. He brings big-play ability with a favorable salary ($2,200).
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Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins (DK: $10,800)
Over the last nine games, Waddle caught 40 of his 63 targets for 627 yards and four touchdowns, highlighted by four results (6/110/1, 5/99/1, 5/84/1, and 5/71/1). He has had seven or fewer goals in the last four matches.
Pittsburgh has the third-worst defense against wide receivers (465.30 fantasy points). They have faced the most targets (285), while ranking last in receptions allowed (173 – three teams are tied). The Steelers suffered disaster failures vs. wideouts in three matchups (MIN – 17/253/1, CIN – 19/306/2, and IND – 22/294/1).
- Garrett Wilson (7/95/1)
- Jackson Smith-Njigba (8/103)
- Justin Jefferson (10/126)
- Jordan Addison (4/114)
- Jammer Chase (16/161/1)
- Michael Pittman (9/115)
- Ladd McConkie (4/107/1)
- zay flower (8/124)
Waddle has the tools to shine in this matchup, but there will be times when Tua Tagovailoa won’t be able to throw to him in tight coverage. I expect Waddle to be in the winning lineup on tonight’s Showdown slate.
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Malik Washington, Miami Dolphins (DK: $5,800)
Washington has scored over 10.00 fantasy points only once this season (5/36/1 – 13.60 fantasy points), making him a poor investment for his mid-tier price point.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhin continues to get WR3 snaps for Miami, but he only has 11 catches for 89 yards on 19 targets. Last season, he scored a career-high nine touchdowns for the Titans.
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