John Metchie III Fantasy Stats

John Metchie III
#8 WR  |  Houston Texans
Healthy
Height / Weight 6'0"  /  195 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Jul 18, 2000 (24)
Experience 2 seasons
Drafted 2022 NFL Draft, 2nd Round, Pick #44 (Texans)
College Alabama

Season Stats

RECEIVING RUSHING FUMBLES
SEASON TEAM GP FPTS/G FPTS REC TGTS YDS TD LONG YDS/TGT YDS/REC ATT YDS AVG TD FUM LOST
2023HOU162.032.216301580225.39.9144.0000
2024HOU134.355.424372541286.910.600010
Career 29 3.0 87.6 40 67 412 1 28 6.1 10.3 1 4 4.0 0 1 0

Game Log

RECEIVING RUSHING FUMBLES
DATE TEAM OPP FPTS REC TGTS YDS TD LONG YDS/TGT YDS/REC ATT YDS AVG TD FUM LOST
Wild CardJan 11, 2025HOULAC4.848280103.57.000011
DivisionalJan 18, 2025HOUKC5.5223502417.517.500000

Texans Depth Chart

QB

C.J. Stroud

Davis Mills

Case Keenum

RB

Joe Mixon

Dare Ogunbowale

Dameon Pierce

British Brooks

RWR

Robert Woods

Xavier Hutchinson

SWR

John Metchie III

Jared Wayne

TE

Dalton Schultz

Irv Smith

Cade Stover

Teagan Quitoriano

Dalton Keene

LT

Laremy Tunsil

Jarrett Patterson

Jaylon Thomas

LG

Juice Scruggs

Kendrick Green

Kenyon Green

C

Jarrett Patterson

Blake Fisher

RG

Shaq Mason

Nick Broeker

LaDarius Henderson

RT

Tytus Howard

Austin Deculus

Zach Thomas

FS

Eric Murray

Jalen Pitre

LDE

Will Anderson Jr.

Derek Barnett

Jerry Hughes

LDT

Folorunso Fatukasi

Denico Autry

Kurt Hinish

RDT

Tim Settle Jr.

Mario Edwards Jr.

Tommy Togiai

RDE

Danielle Hunter

Dylan Horton

LOLB

Neville Hewitt

Jamal Hill

MLB

Azeez Al-Shaair

Christian Harris

Jake Hansen

ROLB

Henry To'oTo'o

Devin White

Del'Shawn Phillips

LCB

Derek Stingley Jr.

Kris Boyd

D'Angelo Ross

SS

Jimmie Ward

Calen Bullock

RCB

Kamari Lassiter

Jeff Okudah

NB

Myles Bryant

M.J. Stewart

Brandon Hill

John Metchie III News

John Metchie III  • WR  •  Texans

Four Catches For John Metchie III In Wild-Card Win

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III was the second option in the Houston passing offense on Saturday, catching four passes for 28 yards in a 32-12 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Alabama product was targeted eight times, which tied receiver Nico Collins for the most on the team, but brought in only half of them. With Stefon Diggs (knee) and Tank Dell (knee) both out for the season, Houston has yearned for another receiver to get in the mix behind Collins, and Metchie seemed to be the preferred next man up on Saturday. The victory assured Houston will have at least one more game with a Divisional Round date to be decided.
Jan 12   
John Metchie III  • WR  •  Texans

John Metchie III Active On Saturday

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (shoulder) is officially active for Saturday's playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Metchie opened the week as a non-participant but was able to upgrade each day, ending the week off with a full session on Friday. However, the wideout was unable to avoid a questionable tag. With Tank Dell (knee) sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Metchie to operate as the No.2 wideout this afternoon opposite of Nico Collins. Metchie carries some intriguing upside in DFS formats, as he could see a high volume of targets, especially if the Texans are trailing in this contest. He is worth a look as a high-floor WR3.
Jan 11   
John Metchie III  • WR  •  Texans

John Metchie III Listed As Questionable For Wild-Card Weekend

According to the team, Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Metchie opened the week as a non-participant but was able to upgrade each day, ending the week off with a full session on Thursday. However, the wideout was unable to avoid a questionable tag. However, seeing him return to full practice on Thursday suggests he is in a good position to suit up on Saturday afternoon. With Tank Dell (knee) sidelined, Metchie has seen an average of six targets over the past two weeks and tallied 36.0 yards per game. If Metchie were to suit up, he should be viewed as a viable flex option in DFS formats, as he should continue to operate as the No.2 wideout in the Houston offense, opposite of Nico Collins.
Jan 9   
John Metchie III  • WR  •  Texans

John Metchie III Back At Practice On Wednesday

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (shoulder) was back on the practice field on Wednesday after missing Tuesday's session due to a shoulder injury. The 2022 second-round pick out of Alabama could play a meaningful role in the postseason after season-ending injuries to Stefon Diggs (knee) and Tank Dell (knee). In Houston's final three regular-season contests, he totaled 16 targets, nine receptions, and 89 yards. Pro Bowl wideout Nico Collins is the clear No. 1 option in C.J. Stroud's passing attack, but assuming Metchie is ready to go against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, he's a candidate to see several opportunities through the air.
Jan 8   
John Metchie III  • WR  •  Texans

John Metchie III Does Not Practice On Tuesday

According to the team, Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (shoulder) did not practice on Tuesday. The 24-year-old wideout exited Sunday's game early. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the week as he could be in danger of missing Saturday's contest against the Los Angeles Chargers. Before exiting, Metchie saw four targets and brought in two of them for 24 yards. In Week 17, Metchie saw a season-high eight targets. With Tank Dell (knee) out for the remainder of the season, Metchie should operate as the clear No.2 wideout in this offense for the remainder of the playoffs. If Metchie were to miss Saturday's playoff game, fantasy managers should expect Robert Woods, Xavier Hutchinson, or Diontae Johnson to move up the depth chart.
Jan 7   
John Metchie III  • WR  •  Texans

John Metchie III A High-Volume Flex Option In Week 18

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III projects to be a risky flex option in a Week 18 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Last weekend against the Baltimore Ravens, Metchie saw a team-high eight targets and was able to bring in five of them for 48 yards. With Tank Dell (knee) out for the season, fantasy managers should continue to expect Metchie to operate as a starting option in the Houston passing attack. While he has only caught three or more passes in four games this season, fantasy managers should expect him to have an increased role going forward. Even though the Texans are locked into the No.4 seed in the AFC, they do not appear to be resting any players in this game against the Titans. Therefore, Metchie has a path to being a viable flex option despite facing a tougher Tennessee secondary that has allowed the third-fewest PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.
Jan 4   
John Metchie III  • WR  •  Texans

John Metchie III Leads Texans In Targets

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III led the team with eight targets on Wednesday against the Baltimore Ravens, which he turned into five catches for 48 yards. Unfortunately for the everybody on the Houston offense, it was an all-around poor day as the team failed to score on offense and was blown out 31-2. With receiver Tank Dell (knee) and Stefon Diggs (knee) both lost for the season, Houston involved Metchie, Xavier Hutchinson, and Robert Woods in the passing game behind top receiver Nico Collins, but the offense ground to a halt against the Ravens as nothing seemed to work. Houston will hope for a much better outing on Jan. 5 at Tennessee.
Dec 26   
John Metchie III  • WR  •  Texans

John Metchie III A Desperation Option In Week 17

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (shoulder) appears ready to return to the lineup on Christmas Day against the Baltimore Ravens, and with ample opportunity within the Texans' offense. Wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) joined Stefon Diggs (knee) on injured reserve, opening the way for other receivers behind top target Nico Collins. However, starting Metchie, even against a Ravens defense in the bottom five against fantasy receivers, is a massive risk for managers in fantasy Super Bowls this week. In addition to rostering receiver Robert Woods, Houston added Diontae Johnson off waivers on Monday. Replacing Dell might be a committee approach.
Dec 24   
John Metchie III  • WR  •  Texans  |  Cade Stover  • TE  •  Texans

John Metchie III, Cade Stover Practicing In Full

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (shoulder) and tight end Cade Stover (illness) were both upgraded to full practice participants on Monday after they were listed as limited for the first practice of Week 17 on Sunday. Metchie didn't practice at all last week and was ruled out of the Week 16 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. However, a return to a full practice on Monday gives the 24-year-old pass-catcher a great shot at being active on Christmas Day on Wednesday for the Week 17 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. In addition to the Ravens defense being a great matchup for the Texans receivers, Metchie could have an expanded role if he's active this week now that Tank Dell (knee) is out for the year. Still, fantasy managers playing for a championship shouldn't consider Metchie, who had a 13-146-1 line in five games before his shoulder injury.
Dec 24   
John Metchie III  • WR  •  Texans

John Metchie III Barely Involved Against Jaguars

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III was barely involved in the 23-20 win over the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, catching both of his targets for 16 receiving yards, which ranked fifth on the team. Although Metchie operated as the No. 3 receiver behind Nico Collins and Tank Dell, the production was a bit disappointing, considering that Xavier Hutchinson (shoulder) was inactive for this contest. In addition to Collins and Dell, tight end Dalton Schultz was more involved than Metchie as well. The 24-year-old was mainly worth looking at as a flex option in deeper fantasy leagues when Collins was on Injured Reserve earlier this season. Now that Collins is back, it's going to be tough for Metchie to stand out in the box score. Since a 74-yard, one-TD performance on Nov. 10 against the Lions, Metchie only has six catches on eight targets for 55 scoreless yards in three games.
Dec 2   
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