The Buffalo Bills will host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17. 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 17?
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 17?
Shakir cleared 12 PPR points in three of four games to start the season, but he hasn’t done so in any of his past four games and is letting his fantasy managers down at the worst time possible.
The efficiency is there (11 catches on 13 targets over his past three games). Still, with just one end zone target this year and only one double-digit target performance, he certainly hasn’t offered up the high-floor, reasonable-ceiling production that we drafted him for.
I hate to say it, but at this point, why would we expect anything to change?
They never looked to expand the pass game in Cleveland over the weekend (19 passes against 29 rush attempts), and if that’s going to be the goal of this offense, Shakir would have to post a truly elite target share to rank as a PPR WR2.
It could happen, but we haven’t seen it with any level of consistency, and when facing a possession-oriented opponent like the Eagles, playing the volume game is risky at best.
Josh Allen and James Cook are elite assets at their respective positions: I’d rather not play anyone else on this roster.
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 17
Shakir is projected to score 10.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Shakir to have four receptions for 52 yards and 0.2 touchdowns. Shakir could also add zero rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 17 Weather Impact: Eagles at Bills
The forecast for kickoff is 25 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. Cold conditions could affect ball handling and passing accuracy.
