Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf was an afterthought in last weekend’s blowout defeat to the Green Bay Packers. The former Ole Miss standout recorded just three receptions on three targets for 28 receiving yards. It was the fewest targets Metcalf has seen as a Seahawk since a 2022 game versus the Los Angeles Chargers. Speaking with the media on Thursday, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb admitted that needs to make a better effort forcing the ball to No. 14.
OC Ryan Grubb says Monday was 1st time after a #Seahawks game this season that “it bothered me” he didn’t get DK Metcalf the ball more than 3 catches on 3 targets, 28 yds Sunday vs Packers. He talked to 14 about it.
“A guy like that, got to find ways to get him the football.”
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) December 19, 2024
The issue with Grubb’s assessment is that consistently involving Metcalf in the passing attack has been an issue for all of November and December. The situation finally reached a boiling point versus the Packers. Metcalf deserves to be heavily featured against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
In September, Metcalf recorded three consecutive 100 receiving yard performances in Weeks 2 through 4. That was the last time the former second-round selection surpassed triple digits for the Seahawks in any game this season. In his eight appearances since, he’s averaging under 60 receiving yards per outing.
Meanwhile Jaxon Smith-Njigba has developed into Geno Smith’s go-to target. Metcalf hasn’t out-gained JSN since a mid-October blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons, approximately 60 calendar days ago. In fact, Smith-Njigba has led the Seahawks in receiving in seven consecutive games.
Metcalf has taken a backseat to JSN throughout 2024. Grubb indicates he’s aware that Metcalf deserves to be more involved. Expect Smith and Grubb to force-feed their slumping superstar wideout during Sunday’s big-time showdown with the Vikings on Sunday.
