WR · Carolina Panthers · bye week 5
John Metchie III
John Metchie III fantasy outlook for week 9 vs DEN. Chance to play: 100%.
This week's projection and range of outcomes
| Scoring | Projection | 80% range (P10 to P90) | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 0.8 | 0.0 to 4.4 | WR111 |
| Half PPR | 1.0 | 0.0 to 5.1 | WR112 |
| PPR | 1.3 | 0.0 to 6.0 | WR110 |
The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
Matchup
- Game: vs DEN
- Line: DEN −3, O/U 43.5
- CAR implied total: 20.2
- DEN allow the 3rd-fewest WR points (−1.8 a game, schedule-adjusted)
Recent usage
| Week | Opponent | Snap share | Targets | Carries | Points (half PPR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | DET | 37% | 5 | — | 5.2 |
| Week 6 | PHI | 34% | 3 | — | 3.4 |
| Week 7 | TB | 46% | 4 | — | 3.0 |
| Week 8 | GB | 45% | 3 | — | 2.9 |
Season range
23.4 points so far; 34.0 projected for the season (80% range 23.4 to 46.3, half PPR, 10 games left).
John Metchie III 2026 game log and weekly projections
Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.
| Week | Opponent | Points | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs CHI | — | — | — |
| Week 2 | @ ATL | 0.0 | 0.4 | WR140 |
| Week 3 | @ CLE | 8.9 | 1.7 | WR38 |
| Week 4 | vs DET | 5.2 | 4.2 | WR63 |
| Week 5 | Bye | — | — | — |
| Week 6 | @ PHI | 3.4 | 1.4 | WR67 |
| Week 7 | vs TB | 3.0 | 1.2 | WR60 |
| Week 8 | @ GB | 2.9 | 3.2 | WR63 |
| Week 9 | vs DEN | — | 1.0 | upcoming |
| Week 10 | @ NO | — | 0.8 | upcoming |
| Week 11 | vs BAL | — | 0.8 | upcoming |
| Week 12 | @ TB | — | 0.9 | upcoming |
| Week 13 | @ MIN | — | 0.7 | upcoming |
| Week 14 | vs NO | — | 0.8 | upcoming |
| Week 15 | vs CIN | — | 0.8 | upcoming |
| Week 16 | @ PIT | — | 0.8 | upcoming |
| Week 17 | vs SEA | — | 0.7 | upcoming |
| Week 18 | vs ATL | — | 0.8 | upcoming |
John Metchie III 2026 stats and fantasy points
23.4 half-PPR points in 6 games (3.9 a game), WR97 so far. PPR 29.4, standard 17.4.
| Stat | Total | Per game |
|---|---|---|
| Targets | 20 | 3.3 |
| Receptions | 12 | 2.0 |
| Receiving yards | 114 | 19.0 |
| Receiving TDs | 1 | 0.2 |
John Metchie III rest of season outlook
Margin projects 8.1 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (0.8 a game), WR139 the rest of the way. PPR 10.2, standard 6.1.
He has outscored his outlook so far (WR97 to date, WR139 projected from here), the profile of a sell-high: managers price the start, the projection prices what is left.
Start or sit John Metchie III in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. John Metchie III is WR112 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (WR30) is projected for 9.5 half-PPR points; Margin gives John Metchie III a 4% chance to score at least that.
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Questions
What is John Metchie III's fantasy projection for week 9?
1.0 half-PPR points (1.3 PPR, 0.8 standard), with an 80% range of 0.0 to 5.1.
Should I start John Metchie III in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. John Metchie III is WR112 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (WR30) is projected for 9.5 half-PPR points; Margin gives John Metchie III a 4% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points has John Metchie III scored in 2026?
23.4 half-PPR points in 6 games (3.9 per game), WR97 at his position; 29.4 in PPR and 17.4 in standard.
What is John Metchie III's rest of season outlook?
Margin projects 8.1 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (0.8 a game), WR139 the rest of the way. PPR 10.2, standard 6.1.
Should I trade for John Metchie III?
He has outscored his outlook so far (WR97 to date, WR139 projected from here), the profile of a sell-high: managers price the start, the projection prices what is left. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.
Is John Metchie III injured?
John Metchie III has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.
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