WR · Carolina Panthers · week 3, 2026
John Metchie III week 3 fantasy points and stats
John Metchie III (wide receiver, Carolina Panthers) scored 8.9 half-PPR points in week 3 of 2026 at Cleveland Browns, 2 catches for 19 yards and a TD on 5 targets. That made him the WR38 of the week.
- Half PPR
- 8.9 fantasy points
- PPR
- 9.9 fantasy points
- Standard
- 7.9 fantasy points
- Projection
- 1.7 +7.2 vs projection
- Week rank
- WR38 half PPR
Week 3 stat line
What he did, next to what he was projected to do.
| Stat | Actual | Projected |
|---|---|---|
| Targets | 5 | 1.4 |
| Receptions | 2 | 0.9 |
| Receiving yards | 19 | 8.5 |
| Receiving TDs | 1 | 0.1 |
| Carries | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing yards | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive snaps | 43 (56%) | — |
Against the projection
He was projected for 1.7 half-PPR points and beat it by 7.2. Projected WR113, he finished WR38.
Margin's 80% range for that projection was 0.0 to 5.8; 8.9 was better than 95% of the outcomes it expected.
Final: Carolina Panthers lost 18-21 at Cleveland Browns.
Everyone in the game: CAR @ CLE, week 3
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR points.
| Player | Pos | Team | Points | Proj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | CLE | 20.6 | 7.6 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | CLE | 20.3 | 13.8 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | CAR | 15.0 | 7.2 |
| Bryce Young | QB | CAR | 14.6 | 16.2 |
| Chuba Hubbard | RB | CAR | 13.0 | 13.4 |
| Brycen Tremayne | WR | CAR | 10.3 | 1.7 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | CLE | 9.0 | 6.4 |
| John Metchie III | WR | CAR | 8.9 | 1.7 |
| Quinshon Judkins | RB | CLE | 8.9 | 11.3 |
| Darren Waller | TE | CAR | 7.6 | 6.4 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | CLE | 7.1 | 8.4 |
| Raheim Sanders | RB | CLE | 7.1 | 5.1 |
| Cleveland Browns defense | DEF | CLE | 6.0 | 5.6 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | CAR | 5.6 | 2.3 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | CAR | 5.1 | 1.2 |
| Carolina Panthers defense | DEF | CAR | 3.0 | 7.8 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | CAR | 2.8 | 12.1 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | CAR | 2.7 | 11.9 |
| AJ Dillon | RB | CAR | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| KC Concepcion Jr. | WR | CLE | 1.9 | 7.6 |
| Anthony Tyus III | RB | CAR | 0.0 | — |
| Blake Whiteheart | TE | CLE | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Carsen Ryan | TE | CLE | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| David Moore | WR | CAR | 0.0 | — |
| Feleipe Franks | TE | CAR | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | CLE | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | CLE | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | CLE | 0.0 | 4.9 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | CLE | 0.0 | — |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | CLE | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Malachi Corley | WR | CLE | -2.0 | 0.2 |
John Metchie III week by week, 2026
- Week 2 @ ATL 0.0 pts
- Week 3 @ CLE 8.9 pts
- Week 4 vs DET 5.2 pts
- Week 6 @ PHI 3.4 pts
- Week 7 vs TB 3.0 pts
- Week 8 @ GB 2.9 pts
- Week 9 vs DEN proj. 1.0
- Week 10 @ NO proj. 0.8
More from week 3
Questions
How many fantasy points did John Metchie III score in week 3?
John Metchie III scored 8.9 half-PPR, 9.9 PPR and 7.9 standard fantasy points in week 3 of 2026 at Cleveland Browns (2 catches for 19 yards and a TD on 5 targets).
Did John Metchie III beat his week 3 projection?
Yes, by 7.2 points: projected 1.7, scored 8.9 (half PPR).
Who did John Metchie III play in week 3?
Carolina Panthers lost 18-21 at Cleveland Browns.
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