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DK Metcalf had his best game of the season when the Pittsburgh Steelers needed it most.
He had seven catches for 148 yards and helped Pittsburgh hold off the Baltimore Ravens, 27-22. After the game, the two-time Pro Bowler suffered a health issue.
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stéphanie Scarbrough)
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Metcalf was treated for an abdominal issue after being hit in the abdomen during the game.
A Steelers spokesperson told the NFL Network that Metcalf was taken to a local Baltimore hospital where he spent the night. He reportedly had stomach pains.
Tomlin said Metcalf is progressing well and is expected to play Monday when Pittsburgh takes on the Miami Dolphins.
“It probably got progressively worse after the game and so I appreciate the work of our medical experts,” Tomlin said. “We were just very careful. We didn’t want to take him off the ground without having a complete understanding of what he was dealing with and they did a good job.”
Metcalf was listed as questionable on the injury report.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) catches a pass against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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The Steelers acquired Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks during the offseason and became a top target for Aaron Rodgers.
He has 52 catches for 753 yards and five touchdowns. His touchdown total this season has so far matched last season. He only played 15 games in 2024.
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The Steelers are dealing with an abundance of bruised and beaten players. Guard Andrus Peat, defensive tackle Derrick Harmon and safety Kyle Dugger were all listed as questionable with various injuries. Tackle Calvin Anderson was already ruled out with a knee problem.
