D.K. Metcalf vs Terry McLaurin
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.
The call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans D.K. Metcalf by 1.6 points of value over replacement (-12.2 vs -13.8), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Terry McLaurin first (ADP 47.4 vs 64.4). If the model is right, D.K. Metcalf is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| D.K. MetcalfPIT | Terry McLaurinWAS | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 168.0 | 166.4 | Metcalf +1.6 pts |
| Points per game | 9.9 | 9.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -12.2 | -13.8 | Metcalf +1.6 |
| Overall rank | #88 | #91 | Metcalf by 3 |
| Position rank | WR32 | WR34 | |
| Market ADP | 64.4 | 47.4 | Metcalf +17.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 9 | 7 |
Should I draft D.K. Metcalf or Terry McLaurin in 2026 fantasy football?
D.K. Metcalf. He projects 168.0 fantasy points with -12.2 value over replacement, vs 166.4 points and -13.8 for Terry McLaurin (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.