2024 Receiving Stats
REC
24
YDS
254
TD
1
AVG
10.6
TAR
37
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Metchie was on the outside looking in at the talented wideouts ahead of him on the depth chart in 2024. He managed just 37 targets (24 catches) over 13 games, picking up scraps that didn't go to Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs or Tank Dell. Metchie faces a similar fate in 2025, even with Diggs gone and Dell expected to miss the season with a knee injury. Houston added several wideouts from outside the organization, and Metchie along with fellow returnee Xavier Hutchinson fighting for a depth spot behind Collins, Christian Kirk and second-round draft pick Jayden Higgins. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $8.07 million contract with the Texans in May of 2022.
Dealt to Philadelphia
The Texans are trading Metchie to the Eagles on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported.
ANALYSIS
In exchange, the Texans will acquire tight end Harrison Bryant and a 2026 fifth-round pick while also sending a 2026 sixth-round pick to Houston, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Metchie has played a rotational role in Houston's offense since missing his entire rookie campaign due to illness. The 2022 second-round pick caught 24 of 37 targets for 254 yards over 13 regular-season games last year, and it looked like he was in line to open the regular season as Houston's No. 3 wide receiver, as there's still no timetable on when wideout Tank Dell will return after suffering a significant knee injury last December. Instead, his departure should open up more opportunities for the Texans' rookie wideouts, second-rounder Jayden Higgins and third-rounder Jaylin Noel. Meanwhile, Metchie likely will compete with Johnny Wilson for a role behind returning wideouts A.J. Brown (hamstring), DeVonta Smith and Jahan Dotson in Philadelphia.
In exchange, the Texans will acquire tight end Harrison Bryant and a 2026 fifth-round pick while also sending a 2026 sixth-round pick to Houston, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Metchie has played a rotational role in Houston's offense since missing his entire rookie campaign due to illness. The 2022 second-round pick caught 24 of 37 targets for 254 yards over 13 regular-season games last year, and it looked like he was in line to open the regular season as Houston's No. 3 wide receiver, as there's still no timetable on when wideout Tank Dell will return after suffering a significant knee injury last December. Instead, his departure should open up more opportunities for the Texans' rookie wideouts, second-rounder Jayden Higgins and third-rounder Jaylin Noel. Meanwhile, Metchie likely will compete with Johnny Wilson for a role behind returning wideouts A.J. Brown (hamstring), DeVonta Smith and Jahan Dotson in Philadelphia.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do John Metchie's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
25.2Air Yards Per Snap
0.90% Team Air Yards
7.5%% Team Targets
6.7%Avg Depth of Target
8.9 YdsCatch Rate
64.9%Drop Rate
2.7%Avg Yds After Catch
3.0% Targeted On Route
16.6%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Metchie missed the 2022 season while dealing with health issues. Upon his return in 2023, the receiver was a minor part of the Texans offense. On the season, he averaged one catch for 9.9 yards while not scoring a touchdown. It seemed as if Metchie had an opportunity to seize a larger role. During the season, Houston had to play without Tank Dell and Noah Brown for extended periods while Nico Collins and Robert Woods also missed time. However, Metchie played fewer than 20 snaps in 10 games. After the Texans acquired Stefon Diggs, Metchie will battle for a depth role.
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Comes up big in preseason opener
Metchie caught five of eight targets for 45 yards while adding 23 yards on one kickoff return in Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Vikings.
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Plays minor role on offense
Metchie secured 24 of 37 targets for 254 yards and one touchdown across 13 regular-season games with the Texans in 2024. He also suited up for both of Houston's playoff games, securing six of 10 targets for 63 yards.
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Limited production on eight targets
Metchie recorded four receptions on eight targets for 28 yards in Saturday's 32-12 win over the Chargers. He also lost a fumble.
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Active Saturday
Metchie (shoulder) is listed as active for Saturday's wild-card game against the Chargers.
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Full practice, but questionable
Metchie (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card round game against the Chargers after practicing fully Thursday.
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Multiple teams interested
Metchie has been the subject of trade inquiries from multiple teams, but it's not clear if the Texans are looking to move him, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 second-round pick sat out his entire rookie season while fighting leukemia, then saw a minimal role in 2023 once he was cleared to return to the field. Metchie's standing in the Texans' receiver room dropped further when the team traded for Stefon Diggs in April, so a fresh start could only help him. It's not clear which other teams have reached out to Houston about a possible trade.
The 2022 second-round pick sat out his entire rookie season while fighting leukemia, then saw a minimal role in 2023 once he was cleared to return to the field. Metchie's standing in the Texans' receiver room dropped further when the team traded for Stefon Diggs in April, so a fresh start could only help him. It's not clear which other teams have reached out to Houston about a possible trade.