Who Should I Start? Khalil Shakir or Jameson Williams

Saturday, October 4, 6:12 AM

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir has been the definition of a boom-or-bust fantasy option through the first four weeks of the season, posting point totals of 9.4, 1.7, 12.5, and 15.4. His limited usage in the offense--typically fewer than six targets per game--makes him heavily touchdown dependent, which creates weekly volatility for fantasy managers. While Shakir's big-play ability gives him upside, it's difficult to predict when those breakout games will come, making him far more valuable in best ball formats than in standard redraft leagues. Heading into Week 5, Shakir should be treated as a mid-level flex option, ranking behind more reliable volume-based receivers such as Wan'Dale Robinson and Ladd McConkey. Managers seeking a safe floor may want to look elsewhere, but those chasing upside can still take the gamble.

Friday, October 3, 4:59 PM

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is off to a frustrating start to the 2025 season, recording 10 catches for 214 yards and a touchdown on 20 targets through his first four games. Williams earned a season-best eight targets in Week 4, but he dropped two passes and finished with just two catches for 40 yards. Williams remains a big-play threat, as evidenced by his league-leading average of 21.4 yards per reception. That could set him up well for success in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals, who have allowed the fourth-most receptions of 20-plus yards (14) through the first four weeks of 2025. Williams is tough to trust fully, given his inconsistent production so far this season, but this may be the week for fantasy managers to take a shot at the upside and put him in their lineup. Williams profiles as a high-end WR3/flex option in Week 5 against Cincinnati.