Who Should I Start? Khalil Shakir or Jalen Coker

Saturday, November 1, 4:53 PM

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir has emerged as the go-to option for quarterback Josh Allen as the team heads into the second half of the season. The 25-year-old receiver has seen five or more targets in each of the last four games and has established himself in the passing game as the team has been without tight end Dalton Kincaid. With Kincaid returning, Shakir should have more room to operate against a Chiefs defense that will be struggling to determine what option they will take away. Kansas City's third-ranked pass defense, allowing 177.8 yards per game, will be the matchup to watch, leading to a lower floor than expected for this offense. Shakir projects as a flex option heading into Week 9.

Saturday, November 1, 12:45 AM

Jalen Coker has steadily increased his involvement in the Carolina Panthers' passing game since returning from a quad injury in Week 7. In his first game back against the New York Jets, Coker was targeted twice but did not have any catches. In Week 8 Coker displayed doubled his targets (four) and caught three of them for 37 yards. Notably, Coker was a more efficient receiver than Xavier Legette last week, as Coker registered 6.6 PPR fantasy points compared to Legette's 3.7. Those numbers are not impressive, of course, but point to Coker possibly progressing in production soon. Bryce Young is returning after missing last week's game due to an ankle injury, which will help get Carolina's passing game back on track. Fantasy players should continue stashing Coker this week and monitor his performance in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. If his usage continues to rise against the Packers, he could soon lock up the No. 2 WR job in Carolina. Coker was widely touted as a preseason sleeper, and try to still be patient with him if you can.