Steelers WR DK Metcalf receives his second loss of the week following the NFL’s decision to punish him for penalty vs. Packers
Not the Halloween surprise that Metcalf was hoping for.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have already flushed last week’s embarrassing defensive performance against the Green Bay Packers, and they are on to the Indianapolis Colts. But before the team straps up against the league’s best offense, the NFL reminded DK Metcalf of last week’s game one more time.
How so? By taking a little something out of his paycheck for a play against Packers LB Quay Walker.
What play? An unnecessary roughness call due to an eye poke.
DK Metcalf fined $12,172 for eye poke against Packers
“Players are notified of violations and may appeal any ruling. Cases are heard by appeals officers and former NFL players, Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster or Jordy Nelson, who are jointly appointed and paid by the NFL/NFLPA. The decisions made are final and binding.”
“The fines collected are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support Legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game.” –NFL Gameday operations
Metcalf is no stranger to being fined by the NFL, as his estimated career total nears $200,000 after this infraction. He’s always been known as a player who wears his emotions on his sleeve, and that’s shown itself more than a few times in Pittsburgh.
But what has been just as evident is his dominance on the perimeter. Despite being the only consistent target for Aaron Rodgers as far as WRs go, Metcalf is on pace for over 1,100 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns while averaging a jaw-dropping 17 yards per catch. He and Jaylen Warren are the only big-play threats on the Steelers’ offense.
Perhaps that changes ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline because the Steelers’ once firm grasp on the division lead is a lot looser with the surging Baltimore Ravens. It’s on the guys upstairs, just as much as the players and coaches down low, to make sure Pittsburgh remains in first place.
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