Metchie caught all three targets for 33 yards in Monday's 34-10 win over Dallas in Week 11. Metchie's recent attention took a slight hit with the return of Nico Collins, who missed five weeks due to a hamstring injury. That gave quarterback C.J. Stroud another target option. Despite the additional target, Metchie appears to have emerged as the third viable wide receiver behind Collins and Tank Dell. Metchie (39 snaps) was on the field more than Xavier Hutchinson (28) or Robert Woods (20) and has 11 receptions on 15 targets for 136 yards and one touchdown the last four weeks. The playing time could take a hit in the coming weeks when the Texans may feel more comfortable about giving Collins more than the 30 snaps he had Monday.
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Team
Houston Texans
Birthdate
7/18/2000 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'0", 195 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 2; Pk (HOU)
Birthplace
Brampton, ON, CAN
Position
WR
College
Alabama
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Houston Texans
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
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Metchie caught all three targets for 33 yards in Monday's 34-10 win over Dallas in Week 11. Metchie's recent attention took a slight hit with the return of Nico Collins, who missed five weeks due to a hamstring injury. That gave quarterback C.J. Stroud another target option. Despite the additional target, Metchie appears to have emerged as the third viable wide receiver behind Collins and Tank Dell. Metchie (39 snaps) was on the field more than Xavier Hutchinson (28) or Robert Woods (20) and has 11 receptions on 15 targets for 136 yards and one touchdown the last four weeks. The playing time could take a hit in the coming weeks when the Texans may feel more comfortable about giving Collins more than the 30 snaps he had Monday.
Metchie recorded five receptions on six targets for 74 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions. Metchie enjoyed the most productive game of his career and paced the Texans with 74 receiving yards. He was particularly impressive on a possession just before halftime, initially hauling in a deep 25-yard pass before capping the drive with a 15-yard touchdown reception -- the first of his career. While Nico Collins (hamstring) is likely to be back in Week 11 against the Cowboys, Metchie could have the chance to earn a larger role across the second half of the season due to the underwhelming showings from Tank Dell.
Metchie failed to catch either of his two targets in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the Jets in Week 9. With the team's top wideouts sidelined, Metchie was in line to take on a greater role, but it didn't work out that way. Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud spent much of the night running away from or getting hit by Jets defenders, which made a mess of the passing attack. Metchie, who played a season-high 50 snaps, and fellow wideout Xavier Hutchinson (59 snaps, three targets, no catches) were non-factors in the loss.
Metchie is one of four healthy wide receivers entering Thursday's game against the Jets, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. The Texans received expected bad news Tuesday when they learned that Stefon Diggs suffered a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. That, coupled with Nico Collins (hamstring) spending at least one more week on injured reserve, opens the door to Metchie, who experienced a boost in his workload the last three games when Collins and Robert Woods were sidelined. Metchie had a season-high four targets last Sunday when Diggs sustained his injury. In fact, it was Metchie that replaced Diggs and caught two passes, including one for 28 yards, on the same drive that resulted in a Houston score that made it a two-score game in the fourth quarter. He'll likely serve as the fourth wideout after Tank Dell, Woods and Xavier Hutchinson in Week 9.
Metchie caught three of four targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Colts. Metchie had his most productive game of the season on a day when Stefon Diggs sustained a non-contact knee injury that may be season-ending. Two of Metchie's targets came on the same drive after Diggs was removed from the game. If the injury turns out to be significant and Diggs joins Nico Collins (hamstring) on the sidelines, Tank Dell would occupy the top of the depth chart, while Metchie, Xavier Hutchinson and Robert Woods take on greater roles as well.
Metchie didn't draw a target while playing 25 of the Texans' 66 snaps on offense in Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots. Though he was active for the third straight game and saw his highest snap share of the season with Nico Collins (hamstring) on injured reserve and with Robert Woods (foot) inactive for the contest, Metchie didn't see any involvement in the passing attack. If Woods is cleared to play Week 7 against the Packers, Metchie would likely drop to fifth in the pecking order at receiver behind Stefon Diggs, Tank Dell, Xavier Hutchinson and Woods.
Metchie caught his lone target for seven yards in Sunday's 24-20 win over Jacksonville in Week 4. Metchie was active for the first time in four games, taking the roster spot ceded by Tank Dell's inactivity due to a chest injury. Metchie was on the field for nine snaps. Xavier Hutchinson (13 snaps) has held down the fifth wideout spot when all hands are healthy.
Metchie (coach's decision) was inactive for Week 2 against the Bears. Metchie has not suited up for either of the Texans' first two games, as it appears the coaching staff prefers Xavier Hutchinson as the fifth wideout while allotting a spot to Steven Sims as a returner.
Metchie (coach's decision) is inactive Week 1 against the Colts. Matchie was targeted in each of Houston's preseason contests, but when push came to shove, he was simply too far down on the depth chart in a loaded wide receiver room. With Sunday's inactive designation, it appears even the likes of Xavier Hutchinson and Steven Sims have surpassed Metchie, as both will be active for the season opener.