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DK Metcalf put together his best game of the season just 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 had a health scare.
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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/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Metcalf was being treated for an abdominal problem after he was hit in the stomach during the game.
A Steelers spokesman told the NFL Network that Metcalf was taken to a local Baltimore hospital, where he stayed overnight. He reportedly had a stomach ache.
Tomlin said Metcalf is progressing well from his ailment and is expected to play Monday when Pittsburgh takes on the Miami Dolphins.
“It probably got progressively worse after the game, and so I’m thankful for our medical experts,” Tomlin said. “We just took an abundance of precautions. We didn’t want to put him on the air without having a complete understanding of what he was dealing with, and they did a good job of that.”
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 in 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 matched last season so far. He only played in 15 games in 2024.
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The Steelers are dealing with an abundance of bruised and battered 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.
