DK Metcalf has low receiving yards again in loss to Patriots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:46 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
DK Metcalf recorded four receptions for 27 yards on nine targets in a Week 2 loss to the New England Patriots. This performance marks his second consecutive game with low production, having previously caught four passes for 40 yards against the Atlanta Falcons. Metcalf's struggles continued as he faced tight coverage from Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez. Over his last 12 games, he has accumulated 60 or fewer receiving yards in 11 of them, raising concerns about his role as a deep threat.
- •Metcalf caught four passes for 27 yards against the Patriots
- •He also had four receptions for 40 yards in Week 1
- •Metcalf has struggled with low yardage in many recent games
- •He has faced significant coverage from opposing defenses
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — DK Metcalf inefficient for a second straight game in loss to Patriots
"DK Metcalf registers second straight four-catch, low-yardage effort in Week 2 against New England.
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