DK Metcalf‘s season could’ve ended when the NFL suspended him two games for hitting a Lions fan — but it didn’t — and now he’s got a chance to make amends, according to a 2x Super Bowl champ!

TMZ Sports talked to Charlie Batch, who not only played 11 seasons in Pittsburgh but now covers the team, and he says things could’ve gotten ugly if the Steelers lost to the Ravens and missed the playoffs.

Of course, the cause of the altercation between Metcalf and the fan is still disputed. The Lions supporter is adamant he simply called DK by his full name … while DK’s circle told Chad Johnson he used a racial slur.

The fan, Ryan Kennedy, has since denied ever using any such language.

Whatever happened, the NFL still hit Metcalf with a hefty punishment for his role in the ugly incident.

Without their star receiver, Pittsburgh barely made the playoffs, losing their week 17 game against the Browns, before clinching the AFC North crown with a win over the Ravens, thanks to a missed field goal in the waning moments of the game.

The No. 4-seeded Steelers are hopeful that Metcalf’s return will spark a playoff run as they open at home against the No. 5 Houston Texans on Monday night.

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner aren’t just attending awards season … they’re dominating it.

The couple stole the show again with a serious makeout during a commercial break.

Kylie popped up Sunday night at the Golden Globes to support boyfriend, who took home the Golden Globe award for best actor in a musical or comedy for his performance in “Marty Supreme.”

Timothée, meanwhile, kept things cool and classic in an all black ensemble, rocking a vest, blazer, and pants tucked into boots. He topped off the look with a silver necklace.

Rob Reiner wasn’t forgotten at this year’s Golden Globe awards … because host Nikki Glaser paid tribute to him just weeks after his murder.

Here’s the deal … during the sign-off for the awards show, Nikki came onstage wearing a black and white “Spinal Tap” hat — the band which serves as the subject of Reiner’s iconic 1984 mockumentary of the same name.

Worth noting … the Golden Globes do not typically air an in memoriam — so this was the only time Reiner was mentioned at the show.

As you know … Rob and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home last month. Their son Nick Reiner has been arrested for murder in connection to the case.

Nick’s arraignment was scheduled for last week … but, his lawyer Alan Jackson dropped out of the case — leaving Nick with a public defender and new arraignment date set for late February.

Jackson told a gaggle of reporters outside the courthouse that Nick’s not guilty … but, he simply can’t defend him. He did not provide a reason for his withdrawal.

Our new documentary “TMZ Investigates The Reiner Murders: What Really Happened” dives into Rob and Michele’s grisly deaths … as well as Nick’s history of mental health issues and even how his weight gain set him on a dangerous path.