Who Should I Start? Sterling Shepard or Rashod Bateman


Week 8 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
4.6 0.0 0.0 1.8 20.5 0.1

Sterling Shepard News

Sterling Shepard Could Have Bigger Role

Friday, October 11, 6:26 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard could be asked to take on a bigger role during Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The Bucs could be shorthanded at wideout with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) and Trey Palmer (concussion) both uncertain heading into this game. That being said, Shepard could be asked to step in and be the third receiver behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. His best performance came in Week 3 when he hauled in three receptions for 51 yards. It's hard to imagine Shepard being a viable streaming option even if he gets the nod as the third wideout.


Week 8 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
9.3 0.0 0.0 3.7 41.7 0.2

Rashod Bateman News

Rashod Bateman Breaks 100-Yard Mark

Tuesday, October 22, 8:15 AM

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman continues his great play by breaking the 100-yard mark for the first time since Week 2 of the 2022 season. The former 27th-overall pick finished Monday night's game with four receptions, 121 yards, and a touchdown on four targets. He's already topped his total yardage from last season and now hit a career-high for touchdowns in a season. Bateman flashed his speed during his touchdown play which saw Lamar Jackson drop the ball right in his hands on his way into the end zone. Bateman will look to burn some more defensive backs in Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns.


Sterling Shepard vs. Rashod Bateman

Still trying to decide between Shepard and Bateman? 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 4.6 points this week while Rashod Bateman is projected to score 9.3 points.