When the Seattle Seahawks selected receiver DK Metcalf with the final pick in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft, they hoped he could develop into a multi-faceted weapon on the outside.
At the very least, they knew he’d create matchup issues with his size and speed, and his height would make him a weapon in the red zone.
Metcalf has exceeded expectations in his first season so far, and he has clearly earned the trust of Wilson.
In fact, he remains the league leader in end zone targets this season, tied with Kenny Golladay of the Lions.
2019 #NFL End Zone Targets ⬇️
D.K. Metcalf 13
Kenny Golladay 13
Mike Evans 12
Auden Tate 10— PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF_Fantasy) November 14, 2019
Metcalf has been efficient in every area this season, hauling in 35 receptions for 595 yards and five touchdowns through his first 10 NFL games.
The fact that Wilson already trusts him as a red zone threat is a huge boost for this Seattle team – and is certainly nice for the fantasy owners who took a chance on Metcalf as an unproven rookie.
Metcalf and the Seahawks will be back in action on Sunday, Nov. 24 against the Eagles in Philadelphia.
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