Metellus accrued eight tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble in Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Metellus was the Vikings' second-leading tackler Sunday behind Ivan Pace (10). Metellus and Camryn Bynum combined to strip the ball out of David Montgomery's hands midway through the fourth quarter, which Pace returned for a 36-yard scoop and score. Through the first six games of the regular season, Metellus has logged 34 tackles (21 solo), three pass breakups, one interception and one forced fumble.

Metellus tallied seven tackles (five solo) and an interception during the Vikings' 23-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Metellus came up big for Minnesota as he recorded the team's only interception, which was the third of his career. The 26-year-old will look to build off this strong performance next week versus the Texans.

Metellus logged 116 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, while also forcing four fumbles and deflecting five passes in 17 games with the Vikings during the 2023 regular season.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old was able to breakout in his fourth year in the NFL, ranking first on the Vikings' in forced fumbles and second in both total tackles and tackles for loss. New defensive coordinator Brian Flores had Metellus lining up everywhere on Minnesota's defense in 2023, as he played 377 snaps in the box, 55 at free safety, 396 in the slot, 29 as an outside cornerback and 205 as an outside linebacker. Metellus will be in Minnesota through the 2025 season under his current contract and an extension could very well be in the works after his impressive 2023 campaign.

Metellus posted seven tackles (six solo) in Sunday's loss to Green Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Metellus has struggled in the slot for much of the campaign and gave up some big plays to Jayden Reed (chest) and Bo Melton in Sunday's loss. That said, he managed a decent IDP performance from a fantasy perspective, notching seven tackles -- a mark he's met or exceeded four of his past five games. Metellus has recorded 110 tackles (73 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and has added an interception along with four forced fumbles in his first season as a full-time starter.

Metellus tallied 10 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's loss to Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Metellus led the Vikings in stops in the defeat, posting his first double-digit total since Week 3 of last season. The fourth-year safety has played 100 percent of the Vikings' defensive snaps each of his past six games and has recorded at least five stops in every contest during that span. Metellus was primarily a special-teamer prior to this year, but he's blossomed in a near every-down role this season, posting 103 tackles (67 solo), including 2.5 sacks, along with an interception and four forced fumbles over 15 games.

Metellus had eight tackles (five solo) and a 43-yard interception in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Metellus tied with Jordan Hicks and Harrison Phillips with eight total tackles on the day. His interception came in the third quarter on a deep pass from Jordan Love that was intended for Jayden Reed, which Metellus returned into Packers' territory, which led to a 20-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to Jordan Addison one play later. Although Metellus sits behind Harrison Smith and Camryn Bynum on the safety depth chart, he still played in 98 percent of the defensive snaps Sunday and has carved himself an every-down role in the Vikings' secondary.

Metellus recorded eight tackles (five solo), one sack and one forced fumble in the 19-13 win over the Bears in Week 6.

EDGE Analysis

Metellus' forced fumble led to a defensive touchdown for Minnesota. It marked his first involvement in a turnover on the season. The safety was on the field for 58 defensive snaps (89 percent) and 11 (42 percent) on special teams. He will look to carry that momentum into Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.

Metellus (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

Metellus now seems to be at least close to 100 percent after sustaining a shoulder injury in Week 2 at Philadelphia. He's played a nearly every-down role for Minnesota through four games in 2023.

Metellus (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Metellus continues to play through a shoulder injury first suffered during the team's Week 2 loss to the Eagles. The injury has yet to force the 25-year-old to miss a game, and he should be available again for the upcoming matchup with Kansas City.

Metellus (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

There was some question as to his status when Metellus missed practice Wednesday, but he'll ultimately be ready to contribute for Week 4. He should retain a significant role against a pass-happy Panthers offense.