Sterling Shepard Fantasy

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 2 against the Bills. That was the expectation, as Shepard had yet to be cleared to practice this week. With Golden Tate still serving a suspension and now Shepard ruled out, the G-Men will likely use Bennie Fowler, Russell Shepard and Cody Latimer in three-receiver sets against a Buffalo defense that is very good at shutting down the passing game. It doesn't bode well for the Giants offense as a whole this Sunday, and they'll likely lean heavily on running back Saquon Barkley and tight end Evan Engram. Hopefully Shepard can get cleared ahead of Week 3. Make sure you remove him from your starting lineups.

Sep. 13th • 12:49 PM

New York Giants wide receivers Sterling Shepard (concussion) and Cody Latimer (calf) both missed practice on Thursday. As things stand now, it's not looking good for Shepard's chances of suiting up in Week 2 in a very difficult matchup against the Bills. With Latimer also questionable to play, the G-Men may be sending out Bennie Fowler, Russell Shepard and Cody Core in three-receiver sets. Yuck. Expect running back Saquon Barkley and tight end Evan Engram to be heavily targeted. Buffalo's defense/special teams has high-end potential this weekend.

Sep. 12th • 3:25 PM

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (concussion) is on the field going through protocol steps on Wednesday and looks to be in good spirits. Shepard might be limited in practice, at best, but it's a good sign for his availability in Week 2 against the Bills. Even if Shepard plays, though, he'll be more of a risky WR4 against one of the better defenses against the pass. If he's forced to sit out, it'll mean more targets for Bennie Fowler, Cody Latimer and tight end Evan Engram. Keep track of Shepard's practice status throughout the week.

Sep. 11th • 1:36 PM