The Buffalo Bills will host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Khalil Shakir.
Is Khalil Shakir Playing in Week 14?
Shakir is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bills’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Shakir in Week 14?
We are coming up on 18 months of pitching Shakir as a high-floor play, but he’s been anything but that over the past month:
- 7 catches for 58 yards
- 1 catch for -3 yards
- 8 catches for 110 yards
- 1 catch for 5 yards
I can handle some volatility, but it’s the nonsensical nature of it that bothers me. The pass funnel Bucs were responsible for that 3-yard showing, and the Texans, one of the best defenses in the entire NFL, were gashed for his only 100-yard showing of the season.
I recommend starting Shakir on a weekly basis, just to lock in the points (usually), but if you were playing the matchup game, you’re probably even more frustrated.
The Bengals are a bottom-10 defense against the slot in terms of passer rating, YPA, and touchdown rate, all things that should point to a lovely bounce-back week for Shakir. I’m rinsing off the recent swings in production, remembering that he should have had a touchdown on a well-designed red zone route combination if Josh Allen didn’t try to throw the ball through him from five yards away, and playing him as a low-end PPR WR2.
We aren’t asking for much. Just give us the five-for-60 lines that we’ve come to know and love.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Shakir’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 14
Shakir is projected to score 13.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Shakir to have five receptions for 66 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Shakir could also add one rushing yard.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 14 Weather Impact: Bengals at Bills
The forecast for kickoff is 30 degrees Fahrenheit with 17 mph winds. Moderate winds may affect deep passes and field goal attempts.
