Laviska Shenault Jr. Fantasy

So much for a breakout. Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. was targeted seven times in Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions, but finished with just three catches for 10 yards. He added a one-yard carry as well. Shenault had been trending up and was a popular pick to explode in Week 6, but it didn't happen as Keelan Cole ended up taking on a larger share of the team's targets. Shenault should be rostered in 14-team leagues, but he's not ready to be a consistent starting option for fantasy managers.

Oct. 18th • 6:46 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. is coming off one of the best games of his first NFL campaign, catching a career-high seven passes for 79 yards against Houston. Shenault has entered the fantasy football starter conversation in deeper leagues and has a plus matchup this week against the Lions, who allow the eighth-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. Shenault's an intriguing value option in DFS or streaming option in deep leagues.

Oct. 17th • 1:07 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (hamstring) returned to a limited practice on Thursday after missing practice on Wednesday. Unless he suffers a setback later this week, Shenault should be good to go in Week 6 against the Lions. The impressive rookie has seen his role expand in an offense that loves to chuck the pigskin around, and now receiver D.J. Chark Jr. (ankle) could be questionable to play this Sunday. As the team leader in targets through five weeks with 29, Shenault is a solid WR3 with upside against a Detroit secondary that has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to wideouts this year. Shenault has back-to-back with 79-plus receiving yards.

Oct. 15th • 11:22 PM