The Buffalo Bills (5-2) will host the Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) in Week 9. 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 9?
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 9?
For the third time in four games, Khalil Shakir caught 5+ passes; he just happened to flash his elite YAC ability on one of them against the Panthers, elevating his stable PPR floor into a ceiling week.
He turned a shallow comeback route into a 54-yard catch-and-run, a skill that he has honed during his career.
You obviously can’t count on plays like that weekly, but the efficiency (85.7% catch rate on Sunday and 75.7% for his career) is here to stay. In this Josh Allen-led attack, Shakir holds weekly PPR value, even if the ceiling is rarely overwhelming.
Remember: it’s not the job of every player on your team to put you over the top. Players like Shakir are common on championship teams; they just don’t get the headlines of the highlight makers.
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 9
Shakir is projected to score 13.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Shakir to have 5 receptions for 65 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 9 Weather Impact: Chiefs at Bills
The forecast for kickoff is 50 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.