DK Metcalf is paying a price for his actions.

DK Metcalf’s physical altercation with a Detroit Lions fan on Sunday has, predictably, led to severe punishment from the NFL.

For those who missed it, DK Metcalf was involved in an incident with a Lions fan in the second quarter of Sunday’s game. The Pittsburgh Steelers star, apparently upset with something said to him, punched the fan in the head before walking away.

And now, Metcalf will have to wait until the postseason to play again. Assuming the Steelers get there.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, DK Metcalf has been suspended two games for punching the Lions fan. Metcalf can appeal, but is currently slated to miss Pittsburgh’s final two regular-season games.

Schefter added that Metcalf’s actions violated the league policy that outlines “players may not enter the stands or otherwise confront fans at any time on game day and…if a player makes unnecessary physical contact with a fan in any way that constitutes unsportsmanlike conduct or presents crowd-control issues and/or risk of injury, he will be held accountable.”

Pittsburgh visits the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. They’ll wrap up the regular season at home against the Baltimore Ravens.

Steelers Other WRs Must Step Up Without DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)
Metcalf is Pittsburgh’s leading receiver this season with 59 catches for 850 yards and six touchdowns. Running back Kenneth Gainwell is second with 410 receiving yards. No other Pittsburgh player has exceeded 400 yards.

So yes, Pittsburgh needs its other wideouts to step up and produce while Metcalf is suspended. They’re only one win away from locking up their first division title in five years, after all.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.