Calvin Austin III Fantasy Football News

Calvin Austin III
WR
, Pittsburgh Steelers

Age: 27
Weight: 162 lbs
Height: 5' 9"
College: Memphis

ADP: 255
Depth Chart Ranking: 2

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
55.2	372	3	31	0

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Steelers WR DK Metcalf suspended two games

Pro Football Talk

Dec 22, 2025 · 6:32 PM EST

The NFL’s precedent when it comes to player interaction with fans has been to impose a fine. Sunday’s behavior by Steelers receiver DK Metcalf was largely unprecedented.

And so the league has suspended Metcalf for two games without pay. Per the NFL, the punishment is for “conduct detrimental to the NFL for initiating a physical confrontation with a fan during Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions.”

Fantasy Impact:

From the league’s press release: “Metcalf’s actions violate league policy, which specifies that ‘players may not enter the stands or otherwise confront fans at any time on game day and . . . if a player makes unnecessary physical contact with a fan in any way that constitutes unsportsmanlike conduct or presents crowd-control issues and/or risk of injury, he will be held accountable.” If the suspension is upheld, Metcalf will miss the Week 17 game at Cleveland and the regular-season finale against the Ravens. From a fantasy standpoint, without Metcalf, the Steelers would seem more likely to involve their TEs to take those targets, and perhaps especially Gainwell from the running back spot.

Steelers WR DK Metcalf returns to practice Thursday

Nick Farabaugh

Dec 11, 2025 · 4:00 PM EST

DK Metcalf all good to go today at practice despite suffering an abdominal injury on Sunday

Related Players: Calvin Austin III, Ben Skowronek, Adam Thielen

Fantasy Impact:

Good news for Metcalf managers, who are hoping to see if he can replicate his big, 12-target Week 14 performance. He should be considered on the WR2/3 fringe.

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers and WR DK Metcalf full participants in Thursday practice

Tom Pelissero

Nov 27, 2025 · 2:18 PM EST

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers (left wrist) and WR DK Metcalf (ankle) were full participants in practice today.

Related Players: Mason Rudolph, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like both Steelers are on track to play Week 13, with lukewarm fantasy implications. Rodgers should be considered in the QB2/3 range, with an inconsistent Metcalf best regarded as a WR3.

Steelers Beat: Team is high on WR Calvin Austin III

ESPN

Aug 04, 2025 · 1:32 PM EDT

The coaches are very high on [Calvin Austin III]. Tomlin calls his trajectory "really exciting," and people I've talked to with the team noted that he gets open often. Austin just doesn't have the numbers (36 catches, 548 yards, 4 touchdowns) to reflect that ability. The offense will heavily feature DK Metcalf and the tight ends, but Austin will have chances with splash plays.

Related players: DK Metcalf, Robert Woods, Roman Wilson, Jonnu Smith

Fantasy Impact:

Austin is being asked to get open on vertical passing plays the story said as the offense is built around taking advantage of matchups. The Steelers WR2 may end up slotting in as the third option at best in this offense, however, with the addition of Smith at TE.