DK Metcalf, now in his first full season with the Pittsburgh Steelers after a 2025 trade from Seattle, has posted just 67 receiving yards through two 2026 games on 19 targets, hampered by drops, contested-catch struggles, and an inefficient Steelers passing attack led by 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers. Target volume remains elevated as the clear WR1, but added competition from Michael Pittman and rookie Germie Bernard, plus offensive-line and scheme adjustments under new coaching, has limited big plays. His prior three seasons featured 850–1,114 yards annually, yet the current 33.5 yards-per-game pace and three drops already signal potential downside for a full-season total unless Pittsburgh’s offense stabilizes against upcoming opponents.