Will DK Metcalf Have Bounce-Back Game After Sloppy Season Opener?

Will DK Metcalf have a bounce-back game after his poor performance in Week 1? The Steelers need much more consistency and playmaking out of DK Metcalf, which they didn’t get against the Falcons. Now set to face the Patriots on…

By Matthew Marczi · Steelers Depot

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 9:00 AM

Key Things to Know

DK Metcalf caught four passes on 10 targets for 40 yards in the Steelers' Week 1 game against the Falcons.
Metcalf committed multiple offensive pass interference penalties and dropped a key third-down pass during the opener.
The Steelers traded a second-round pick for Metcalf and signed him to a five-year, $150 million contract.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for a bounce-back performance from wide receiver DK Metcalf in their upcoming road game against the New England Patriots. In the Week 1 season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, Metcalf struggled with multiple offensive pass interference penalties, a dropped pass on third down, and a failure to stay inbounds on a crucial fourth-down play.

Metcalf recorded four catches on 10 targets for 40 yards in the opening game. The Steelers previously acquired Metcalf via trade for a second-round draft pick and signed him to a five-year, $150 million contract, expecting him to return to his Pro Bowl form of past seasons.

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