Steelers HC Mike McCarthy promises more opportunities for DK Metcalf

Sep 24, 2026

Mike McCarthy on DK Metcalf and where he's at:

"I think just the biggest thing, number one, just know he has our support. We're going to throw the ball to DK. I can promise you that. But just continue to work. He's a true professional."

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy’s comments do not guarantee an immediate breakout, but Pittsburgh clearly has no intention of reducing Metcalf’s role after two inefficient games. His current low-end WR2 ranking appropriately balances the expected volume with an offense that has struggled to create explosive plays. Fantasy managers should continue starting him as a lower-end WR2/WR3, with hopes that a blow-up game could turn things around. Metcalf has shown he is able to turn one positive play into some big fantasy output.

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Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. returns to practice Thursday

Nick Farabaugh

1 minute ago

Some other notes from the open period to media:

- WR Michael Pittman Jr. continued to work today. He is battling a foot injury but was participating.

- Spencer Anderson still has the big wrap on his lower right leg.

- Rico Dowdle did not participate but was out of his boot. Jaylen Warren was participating.

- Joey Porter Jr. continues his work. Jamel Dean and Jalen Ramsey returned to practice after missing yesterday.

Fantasy Impact:

Pittman is moving in the right direction, although his official Thursday participation level and Friday status will determine whether he is a viable Week 3 option. A full practice would put him on track to play; another limited session would leave him as a risky flex. Wilson and Bernard would lose some opportunity if Pittman returns.

Texans WR Nico Collins remains sidelined Thursday

Jonathan M. Alexander

3 minutes ago

No Nico Collins, Ed Ingram or Jadeveon Clowney at practice today.

Dalton Schultz and Trent Brown, who didn’t practice Wednesday, have both returned.

Related Players: Xavier Hutchinson, Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel, Jared Wayne

Fantasy Impact:

Collins needs to return Friday to retain a realistic chance of playing, and even a limited session would leave him carrying substantial re-injury risk. Schultz remains the clearest beneficiary of another absence. Hutchinson, Boutte and Noel are the highest-ranked available Houston receivers, although the Texans used a committee approach without Collins in Week 2.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers misses second straight practice

Jamison Hensley

5 minutes ago

For the second straight practice, the Ravens are without two prominent starters on offense: WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) and LT Ronnie Stanley (toe).

It’s looking like Baltimore will be without Flowers for a second consecutive game.

Fantasy Impact:

Flowers is moving toward the doubtful side of questionable and should not remain in lineups without a meaningful Friday upgrade. Bateman would again operate as Baltimore’s top wide receiver, with Walker, Wester, Moore, and Sarratt fighting for scraps. Andrews should remain one of Lamar Jackson’s primary targets and carries additional volume upside if Flowers is inactive.