# Fan

NFL suspends DK Metcalf for two games after physically confronting a fan, sparking debate over player conduct and fan interactions.

### About Fan
This topic covers fan engagement and interactions within the sports world, specifically focusing on an incident involving NFL player DK Metcalf and a fan.  

### Insights
- fan engagements hit 1.5B which is 156% higher than it's daily average.
- fan engagements is up 6640.85% from the previous week.
- fan posts created is up 1787.7% from the previous month.
- fan Engagements hit a 52-Week high of [-------------] for the day
- fan Engagements hit an all time of [-------------] for the day

### Engagements: [-------------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:fan/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/fan/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [-------------]  
Daily Average: [-----------]  
[--] Week: [-------------] +6,641%  
[--] Month: [-------------] +3,521%  
[--] Months: [--------------] -28%  
[--] Year: [---------------] +43%  
1-Year High: [-------------] on 2025-12-23  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-11-23  

Engagements by network (24h):
Reddit: [---------]
X: [-----------]
YouTube: [-----------]
News: [----------]
TikTok: [-----------]

  
  
### Mentions: [-------] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:fan/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/fan/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [-------]  
Daily Average: [-------]  
[--] Week: [------] -75%  
[--] Month: [-------] +48%  
[--] Months: [---------] -34%  
[--] Year: [---------] -24%  
1-Year High: [-------] on 2025-06-24  
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-12-08  

Mentions by network (24h):
Reddit: [-----]
X: [------]
YouTube: [------]
News: [---]
TikTok: [------]

  
  
### Creators: [------] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:fan/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/fan/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[------] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Fan in the last [--] hours which is down 0.17% from [------] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [------]  
[--] Week: [------] -75%  
[--] Month: [------] +40%  
[--] Months: [---------] -28%  
[--] Year: [---------] -8.30%  
1-Year High: [-------] on 2025-07-23  
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-12-08  

The most influential creators that mention Fan in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                              | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                              | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- |
| [@durchoke5](/creator/twitter/durchoke5)             | [--]    | [---]       | [--]     | [--]          |
| [@WeAreGeorgetown](/creator/twitter/WeAreGeorgetown) | [--]    | [-----]     | [--]     | [--]          |
| [@elonmusksonlilx](/creator/twitter/elonmusksonlilx) | [--]    | [------]    | [--]     | [--]          |
| [@CalebFC18](/creator/twitter/CalebFC18)             | [--]    | [------]    | [--]     | [--]          |
| [@grok](/creator/twitter/grok)                       | [--]    | [---------] | [--]     | [--]          |
| [@Jamal05609349](/creator/twitter/Jamal05609349)     | [--]    | [---]       | [--]     | [--]           |
| [@mafumafu_manun](/creator/tiktok/mafumafu_manun)    | [--]    | [-----]     | [--]     | [--]           |
| [@Aleash89](/creator/twitter/Aleash89)               | [--]    | [---]       | [--]     | [--]           |

[View More](/list/creators/fan/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 91%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:fan/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/fan/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 91%  
Daily Average: 88%  
[--] Week: 88% -2%  
[--] Month: 88% -9%  
[--] Months: 88% +1%  
[--] Year: 88% no change  
1-Year High: 97% on 2025-11-22  
1-Year Low: 78% on 2025-05-15  

Most Supportive Themes:
- DK Metcalf Suspension and Fan Altercation: (70%) Discussions focus on the NFL's suspension of DK Metcalf following an incident with a fan, including details of the event, the fan's perspective, and the player's appeal.
- Pro Bowl Fan Voting: (15%) Ongoing conversations about fan voting for the Pro Bowl, highlighting leading players and anticipation for the event.
- General Fan Engagement and Appreciation: (10%) Posts showcasing positive fan interactions, such as players meeting fans, fan art, and general appreciation for fan support.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Allegations of Misconduct and False Accusations: (80%) Critical discussions center on allegations of racial slurs and false accusations during the DK Metcalf incident, with conflicting reports and ongoing legal considerations.
- Player-Fan Conduct Violations: (20%) Concerns are raised about player conduct towards fans, focusing on NFL policies and potential disciplinary actions.
  

### Top Fan News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Donations The Independent The latest breaking news comment and features from The Independent"  
[News Link](https://www.independent.co.uk/donations) [@buckeyehoneybadgers](/creator/youtube/buckeyehoneybadgers) 2026-01-05T09:42Z 12K followers, 22.5K engagements


"Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf suspended [--] games without pay for physically confronting Detroit Lions fan 'NFL GameDay Kickoff' NFL Insider Ian Rapoport discusses that the NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf two games without pay after he physically confronted a Detroit Lions fan"  
[News Link](https://www.nfl.com/videos/dk-metcalf-suspended-2-games-without-pay-for-physically-confronting-lions-fan-nfl-gameday-kickoff) [@NFL](/creator/x/NFL) 2025-12-23T00:55Z 35.7M followers, [----] engagements


"DK Metcalf suspended: Steelers star WR out [--] games for shoving fan"  
[News Link](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/steelers/2025/12/22/dk-metcalf-suspended-fan-lions-pittsburgh-steelers/87879094007/) [@USATODAY](/creator/x/USATODAY) 2025-12-22T23:00Z 228.6M followers, [----] engagements


"Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended for two games after his altercation with a fan. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended for two games after his altercation with a fan"  
[News Link](https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/d-k-metcalf-suspended-altercation-with-fan/) [@CBSNews](/creator/x/CBSNews) 2025-12-22T23:00Z 8.9M followers, [---] engagements



### Top Fan Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"DK Metcalfs actions violate league policy which specifies that players may not enter the stands or otherwise confront fans at any time on game day andif 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. NFL suspended Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf two games for the swipe he took at a fan during Sundays game in Detroit. Metcalf still can appeal but he now is slated to miss the Steelers upcoming potential game vs. the Browns. https://t.co/RO6NfeBX90 NFL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2003230263279800423) [@AdamSchefter](/creator/x/AdamSchefter) 2025-12-22T22:24Z 11.4M followers, 939.7K engagements


"NFL is suspending DK Metcalf two games without pay for "physically confronting a Lions fan" during Sundays win at Detroit per @TomPelissero"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BleacherReport/status/2003229710680228039) [@BleacherReport](/creator/x/BleacherReport) 2025-12-22T22:22Z 19.8M followers, 1.3M engagements


"BREAKING: #Steelers WR DK Metcalf is suspended for the rest of the regular season for his altercation with a Lions fan on Sunday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2003229498482074078) [@MySportsUpdate](/creator/x/MySportsUpdate) 2025-12-22T22:21Z 845K followers, 3M engagements


"Official from the NFL: "Metcalfs actions violate league policy which specifies that players may not enter the stands or otherwise confront fans at any time on game day andif 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. The NFL is suspending Steelers WR DK Metcalf two games without pay for physically confronting a Lions fan during Sundays win at Detroit per sources. Metcalf who had reported the same fan to security last season plans to appeal."  
[X Link](https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2003229490210640212) [@RapSheet](/creator/x/RapSheet) 2025-12-22T22:21Z 5M followers, 806.1K engagements

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