The Buffalo Bills will visit the New England Patriots in Week 15. 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 15?
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 15?
My goodness, did you get lucky on Sunday?
Josh Allen did his crazy Josh Allen thing, extended a fourth-down play for a bit, noticed a defender with a turned head, and lasered a touchdown pass to Shakir in the second quarter.
That was half of Shakir’s catch count for the game, and if that’s not a fourth-down play, I’m not sold that Allen even throws it.
The book on Shakir used to be one of limited upside and a high floor, but with just three catches on 37 routes over the past two weeks, is that still the case?
His slot rate has dipped of late (Tyrell Shavers is picking up some usage in that regard), and that impacts both his volume and efficiency.
Now, for this week, that might actually be a good thing as the rested Patriots allow the fewest yards per pass thrown to the slot. They also have a great run defense and are accustomed to the dynamic that Allen brings to the table by way of seeing him twice annually, so if there’s going to be a Shakir bounce-back week, this is the spot.
I think we get it.
I trust Allen enough to take what the defense is giving him, and if that makes Shakir an extension of the run game with creative/quick looks, I think he leverages that. The per catch production might not jump off the page at you, but we’ve seen him catch 7-8 passes on 8-10 targets three times since the beginning of November, and that’s along the lines of what I’m projecting in this spot.
Shakir is a strong flex play for me this week, and I’d play him over Michael Pittman, Justin Jefferson, DK Metcalf, and the red-hot Christian Watson.
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 15
Shakir is projected to score 12.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Shakir to have five receptions for 61 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 15 Weather Impact: Bills at Patriots
The forecast for kickoff is 34 degrees Fahrenheit with 15 mph winds. Moderate winds may affect deep passes and field goal attempts.
