WR: Khalil Shakir - BUF

2024 Season Summary

Games Played: 15

Targets / Receptions / Yards / TDs

• 100 targets

• 76 receptions

• 821 receiving yards

• 4 touchdowns

Additional Stats

• Ranked 27th in receptions, 40th in receiving yards among WRs

• Yards per Reception: 10.8

• Yards per Target: ~8.2

• Target Share: 28% of Bills total targets

• Snap Share: 61% overall, 70% in slot

• Catch Rate: 76%

Usage & Consistency

• Route Participation: ran routes on 75% of offensive snaps

• Over last 1.5 years, saw 85.8% usage in 10/11 personnel, but far less (~15.6%) in heavier formations

Contract & Role

• Extended February 25, 2025 to 2029: 4 years, $53M, $30M guaranteed

• Cemented as primary slot receiver

• More competition for targets after the acquisition of WRs Josh Palmer and Elijah Moore

• Keon Coleman also enters 2nd year

2025 Fantasy Football Outlook

Floor & Role

• PPR leagues: floor is ~5–6 catches per game—supported by achieving six receptions in seven regular-season games

Ceiling Potential

• Yards after catch (YAC): ~6.0 YAC per target, signifying ability to create from short-to-intermediate looks

• If usage remains steady, could exceed 900 yards with potential boost in red zone share (had only 4 TDs in 2024)

Risk Factors

• Formation limitations: In stacked personnel packages, his snap share dipped significantly

• Touchdown dependency: 4 receiving TDs on 10 red-zone targets suggests low TD opportunity

Headliner Take

Khalil Shakir enters the 2025 fantasy football season as a dependable option in PPR formats after a strong 2024 campaign where he posted 76 receptions for 821 yards and 4 touchdowns on 100 targets. With a catch rate of 76% and solid yards-after-catch production, Shakir proved to be a reliable target in Buffalo’s passing attack, particularly from the slot. His role is expected to remain steady following his contract extension, though the addition of Josh Palmer and Elijah Moore could limit his red-zone opportunities. Shakir offers a decent weekly floor in receptions and yardage, making him a consistent WR3 with WR2 potential in favorable matchups.