Who Should I Start? Sterling Shepard or JuJu Smith-Schuster


Week 7 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
1.8 0.0 0.0 0.7 8.1 0.0

Sterling Shepard News

Sterling Shepard Offers Flex Value

Saturday, October 18, 8:56 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard could be asked to play a significant role in the upcoming Week 7 matchup against the Detroit Lions. The Bucs are extremely banged up with Jalen McMillan (neck) and Chris Godwin (fibula) ruled out. Also, Mike Evans (hamstring) and Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) are considered game-time decisions for Monday's game. If they sit, Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson, and Kameron Johnson would be the primary wideouts. Shepard hasn't been great this season, but did finish with over 51 receiving yards last week. Given the injuries and bye weeks, Shepard is worth considering as a flex option for Week 7.


Week 7 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
1.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 3.9 0.0

JuJu Smith-Schuster News

JuJu Smith-Schuster Set for Final Start Before Rashee Rice's Return

Saturday, October 11, 11:08 AM

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster could be entering his final week of fantasy relevance. Through five games, the veteran has caught 16 of 21 targets for 168 yards and a touchdown, primarily operating out of the slot. Smith-Schuster has been a steady part of the Chiefs' passing attack, logging 74% of snaps and routes, but that role is likely to diminish soon. With Rashee Rice set to return from suspension in Week 7, Smith-Schuster's playing time and target share could take a significant hit. For Week 6, however, he draws a favorable matchup against a Lions defense that's allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season. Smith-Schuster carries deep-league FLEX appeal in what could be his final start-worthy week for Kansas City.


Sterling Shepard vs. JuJu Smith-Schuster

Still trying to decide between Shepard and Smith-Schuster? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Sterling Shepard is projected to score 1.8 points this week while JuJu Smith-Schuster is projected to score 1.0 points.