The Buffalo Bills will visit the Cleveland Browns in Week 16. 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 Shakir Playing in Week 16?
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 16?
I’ve felt let down by Khalil Shakir this season and while his 5-65-0 line against the Pats last week wasn’t an airball, it was his third straight game with a sub-20% target share and that’s not what I signed up for.
The highlight reel 37-yard catch, a pass in which he was interfered with, makes me think that there is still a fantasy asset in this profile, but where has the target earning gone?
No receiver on this team has stepped up, and yet, Shakir’s targets per route run rate is down from 26.3% last year to 22.7%. His PPR value per target is identical to where it stood a season ago and his YAC skills haven’t declined, but he’s just not getting the ball as consistently as we had hoped.
The Browns allow the ninth fewest yards per pass thrown short of the sticks, a skill set that very much impacts how I view Shakir this weekend.
He’s comfortably outside of my top 30 this week, falling behind DJ Moore and Troy Franklin in the process.
There might be a buy-the-dip opportunity next season with him, but for the remainder of 2025, I’m out.
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 16
Shakir is projected to score 12.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Shakir to have 5 receptions for 59 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Shakir could also add 1 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Bills at Browns
The forecast for kickoff is 25 degrees Fahrenheit with 16 mph winds. Moderate winds may affect deep passes and field goal attempts.
