Metcalf scored against his former team and reinforced his role as Seattle’s top target, delivering a high-ceiling showcase in a pivotal win. His explosiveness remains a cornerstone of the Seahawks’ aerial attack.

Metcalf is referenced as the mold Carolina reportedly avoided by drafting Legette, highlighting the gulf in WR ceilings and the Panthers' decision to move on from Thielen to keep Legette in play.

Metcalf was logistically contained on a day that started with high expectations around his production against his former team; the target count was there, but yardage and big plays didn’t follow.

Metcalf’s nine-yard catch sealed the moment Rodgers tied Favre, giving Metcalf a high-leverage role in the Seahawks’ aerial plan and a potential spike in weekly ceiling as a primary red-zone target.

Metcalf remains Seattle’s top target, but he faces a potentially sticky matchup with Josh Jobe if the Steelers deploy him on the boundary. Metcalf’s size and big-play ability keep him central to fantasy plans, especially if Pittsburgh’s coverage squeezes Seattle’s other options.