Courtland Sutton vs D.K. Metcalf

Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.

WR29
Courtland Sutton
DEN · Bye 10
170.3
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
WR32
D.K. Metcalf
PIT · Bye 9
168.0
projected 2026 points (PPR)

The call

This one is a coin flip. The model leans Courtland Sutton by 2.3 points of value over replacement (-9.9 vs -12.2), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.

The draft market agrees: Courtland Sutton goes first at ADP 60.2 vs 64.4 for D.K. Metcalf.

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Mock draft this pick
Courtland SuttonDEN D.K. MetcalfPIT Edge
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 170.3 168.0 Sutton +2.3 pts
Points per game 10.0 9.9
Value over replacement (VBD) -9.9 -12.2 Sutton +2.3
Overall rank #81 #88 Sutton by 7
Position rank WR29 WR32
Market ADP 60.2 64.4 Metcalf +4.2 cheaper
Typical round (12-team) Rd 5 Rd 6
Bye week 10 9

Should I draft Courtland Sutton or D.K. Metcalf in 2026 fantasy football?

Courtland Sutton. He projects 170.3 fantasy points with -9.9 value over replacement, vs 168.0 points and -12.2 for D.K. Metcalf (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.