The Pittsburgh Steelers would've been glad to get DK Metcalf back from suspension under any circumstances.
But when you consider Metcalf's playoff stats from his days with the Seattle Seahawks? The Steelers must be overjoyed.
Metcalf is a playoff monster.
The Steelers will be hoping that continues on Monday night when they take on the Houston Texans in the final game of Wild Card Weekend.
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Metcalf has played four playoff games in his career. He has 26 catches for 451 yards and five touchdowns.
Those games break down like this:
- 2020 W at PHI: 7 catches, 160 yards, 1 TD
- 2020 L at GB: 4 catches, 59 yards
- 2021 L vs LAR: 5 catches, 96 yards, 2 TD
- 2023 L at SF: 10 catches, 136 yards, 2 TD
The only downside is the win-loss record of 1-3, but that's obviously about so much more than just a wide receiver.
For the most part, Metcalf did everything he could to give the Seahawks a chance in those games.
Now the Steelers get their WR1 back after his two-game absence for shoving a fan in Detroit.
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Pittsburgh's other pass catchers stepped up late to help get past the Ravens in Week 18 and get this playoff spot, including a clutch go-ahead touchdown catch by Calvin Austin.
But Metcalf is far and away the Steelers' top receiver. Aaron Rodgers will likely look his way early and often. And if playoff history is any indication, Metcalf might just do great things when that ball is thrown to him.
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