DK Metcalf
WR SEA (5)
Tue 12/21/21 10:53 PM

Metcalf (foot/back) had six receptions (12 targets) for 52 yards in Tuesday's 20-10 loss to the Rams.
EDGE Analysis
With fellow starting wideout Tyler Lockett (illness) out of action, Metcalf drew the attention of shutdown corner Jalen Ramsey for the majority of the contest. Netting 52 yards on a 50 percent catch rate isn't a horrible result when factoring in the tough matchup, but it also doesn't stand out from a recent string of poor performances either. After a strong start to the season, the 23-year-old has failed to either top 60 yards or score a touchdown since Seattle's Week 9 bye. Metcalf will get another attempt to deliver on at least one of those modest goals in a Week 16 matchup against the Bears on Sunday.

DK Metcalf
WR SEA (5)
Fri 12/17/21 5:58 PM

Metcalf (foot/back) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Metcalf is thus in line to play Tuesday against the Rams, after the NFL announced earlier Friday that the Seattle-Los Angeles matchup would be pushed back two days due to ongoing COVID-19-related issues within the Rams organization. The two-day delay should have the benefit of providing additional healing time for Metcalf, even though he was never in major jeopardy of sitting out had the game been played Sunday. At this stage, the bigger question is whether Seattle will have fellow wideout Tyler Lockett (illness) available for Week 15, after he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday due to a positive test. If Lockett can't clear the necessary protocols in time for Tuesday's game, Metcalf would be locked in as quarterback Russell Wilson's clear top target.

DK Metcalf
WR SEA (5)
Fri 12/17/21 4:27 PM

Metcalf (foot/back) and the Seahawks will no longer play the Rams on Sunday, after the NFL officially rescheduled the matchup between the two teams for Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.
EDGE Analysis
Due to ongoing COVID-19-related issues within the Rams organization, the NFL is hopeful that by delaying the game two days, Los Angeles will be able to restore enough players from the reserve/COVID-19 list to alleviate depth concerns on the roster. The two-day delay could also provide sufficient time for Metcalf to heal up from the pair of injuries that kept him from practicing Wednesday and Thursday. If he gains clearance from his injuries ahead of Tuesday's game and if Tyler Lockett (illness) isn't reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Metcalf could be locked in as quarterback Russell Wilson's clear top target Week 15.

DK Metcalf
WR SEA (5)
Thu 12/16/21 8:13 PM

Metcalf (foot/back) was held out of Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Metcalf has logged more time away from the practice field in recent weeks, primarily due to a nagging foot injury, but a back issue showed up this time around. The pair of health concerns has kept him sidelined, so Friday's injury report will be notable for his status heading into the weekend. With Tyler Lockett's (undisclosed) placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday and reserves Freddy Swain (ankle/personal) and Dee Eskridge (foot) also missing from practice, the Seahawks' receiving corps is in flux during Week 15 prep.

DK Metcalf
WR SEA (5)
Wed 12/15/21 7:22 PM

Metcalf (foot/back) didn't practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Metcalf has been dealing with a lingering foot injury since Week 4, and a back issue now has paired with it to keep the wide receiver out of drills to begin Week 15 prep. Despite his health being compromised, he's been able to power through on game days, but his production has waned since the Seahawks' bye. In five games in the interim, Metcalf has reeled in just 17 of 36 targets for 173 yards and no TDs, which followed a 39-580-8 line on 56 targets through the first eight contests of the season. Per usual, his status will be one to watch to make sure he's trending toward active status Sunday against the Rams in L.A.

DK Metcalf
WR SEA (5)
Sun 12/12/21 4:57 PM

Metcalf caught four of eight targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 33-13 win over the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
Metcalf and quarterback Russell Wilson haven't been on the same page this season, as the third-year wideout has posted 60 or fewer yards in six straight games while failing to find the end zone in five of those contests. Still, he has been targeted eight times in four of the past five games, so the opportunities should convert into production soon. Metcalf could be shadowed by All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey in Week 15 against the Rams, though.

DK Metcalf
WR SEA (5)
Fri 12/10/21 4:39 PM

Metcalf (foot/illness) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Houston, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Metcalf actually missed practice twice this week, but his absence Thursday likely was attributed to an illness versus the foot injury that has lingered for most of the campaign. Now that he's cleared for game action, he'll look to get back on track versus a Texans defense that has given up 8.8 yards per target (seventh most in the NFL) and 11 TDs (18th most) to wide receivers in 12 contests this season.

DK Metcalf
WR SEA (5)
Thu 12/9/21 7:18 PM

Metcalf (foot) missed Thursday's practice with an illness, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Metcalf already has logged one DNP this week due to the foot injury that has followed him for much of the campaign, which typically is the extent of his weekly practice limitations. With an illness in tow, he fortunately has time to put it behind him in advance of Sunday's game at Houston, but his status should continue to be watched to get a sense of his availability for Week 14.

DK Metcalf
WR SEA (5)
Wed 12/8/21 7:02 PM

Metcalf (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Since coming down with a foot injury during Week 4 action, Metcalf has logged one session with limited or no activity per week, but it hasn't stopped him from being available on game days. As a result, he'll likely be listed as full upon the release of Thursday's practice report. Metcalf has had stated performances since Russell Wilson returned to action Week 10, hauling in 13 of 28 targets for 130 yards and one touchdown over the last four contests.

DK Metcalf
WR SEA (5)
Mon 12/6/21 12:11 AM

Metcalf caught five of eight targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 30-23 win over the 49ers.
EDGE Analysis
He tied Tyler Lockett for the team lead in targets, but Metcalf didn't do as much with the volume as his teammate. It was still his best performance in four games since Seattle's bye, and with Russell Wilson also showing signs of rounding back into form, Metcalf could be primed for a breakout in Week 14 against the Texans.