Khalil Shakir Fantasy

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Khalil Shakir is listed as a healthy inactive for Week 1 of the regular season on Thursday night against the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. The Bills like their fifth-round pass-catcher a lot, but Buffalo is also notorious for bringing their rookies along slowly, so Shakir will have to wait to make his NFL debut in 2022. Barring an injury or two, it's hard to see the 22-year-old making a significant impact in his first NFL season, as he's currently buried on the depth chart behind Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Isaiah McKenzie, Jamison Crowder and Jake Kumerow. Only keep Shakir stashed in dynasty/keeper leagues.

Sep. 8th • 7:08 PM

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir has been putting together an extremely strong preseason. In the preseason opener, Shakir hauled in all five of his targets for 92 yards. He followed that up with three receptions for 59 yards in the second preseason matchup. The rookie wideout has now hauled in all eight of his targets during the preseason. Unfortunately for him, the Bills have quite a bit of depth at wide receiver. The 23-year-old is unlikely to make a splash right away with the Bills healthy. However, Shakir should be on the fantasy radar in most formats. Also, fantasy managers in dynasty formats should make sure Shakir isn't sitting on the waiver wire.

Aug. 20th • 10:36 PM

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Khalil Shakir has had an outstanding training camp this summer, to the point where the team is likely trying to find ways to get him involved on game days. He was initially projected as a slot-only receiver, but he has also received a lot of work on the boundary. Shakir could be the top reserve if anything happens to Stefon Diggs or Gabe Davis. The 22-year-old is also a candidate to be the primary punt returner, which could enhance his game-day role. Shakir shouldn't be on the redraft radar heading into his rookie season, but he should certainly be on the radar of those drafting in dynasty/keeper formats in 2022. In the preseason opener, he caught all five of his targets for 92 yards.

Aug. 18th • 12:31 PM