WRBUF vs NEWR3612.0 projected (5.2–14.6)PPR

Should I start Khalil Shakir in Week 4?

Start Khalil Shakir in Week 4. Shakir projects 12.0 PPR points to Xavier Worthy's 11.3.

Measured against the WR36 start line: Xavier Worthy, WR37 at 11.3 projected PPR points, the first wide receiver below it.

Week 4 · Updated Tue 6:00 AM ET

Why Khalil Shakir

Start Khalil Shakir — projects 12.0, an even matchup vs NE, but the role is cooling.

Khalil Shakir projects 12.0 points on a 5.2–14.6 range. The matchup grades as neutral against NE. Usage: targets / game at 5.9. Net: Khalil Shakir is start this week.

Working for Shakir: High-scoring spot (27.8 team total).

Working against Shakir: Rotational snaps (60% of snaps), Shaky floor (5.2 floor).

Matchup

Khalil Shakir (BUF) faces NE, kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET. The matchup is rated neutral. Betting line: implied team total 27.8, spread -7.0.

Recent form

Khalil Shakir's last 5 games: PPR points 7.4, 9.5, 9, 6.8, 1.6 (oldest to newest).

At least 1 of these 5 were played before the 2026 season — the card does not date them.

What flips it

Shakir's edge is 0.7 points (12 to 11.3). Worthy's ceiling (16.4) clears Shakir's projection, so a big game from Worthy flips it. Shakir's floor (5.2) sits under Worthy's projection, so a quiet game from Shakir flips it too. Confidence in the call: moderate.

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