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Bills WRs for Week 3: Moore's status clouds Shakir's start-sit calculus

Fantasy analysts debate whether Khalil Shakir or DJ Moore should anchor Buffalo's passing game against the Chargers on Sunday.

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What to know

  • DJ Moore's Week 3 status is uncertain due to a left shoulder injury from Week 2; head coach Joe Brady will decide at game time whether Moore plays, which directly impacts Khalil Shakir's fantasy value.
  • Shakir has underperformed through two games with six targets each week and zero touchdowns, running routes on only 58.6% of Buffalo's pass plays as tight end Dalton Kincaid and receiver Joshua Palmer have emerged as more productive options.
  • The matchup favors both receivers: the Chargers allow the eighth-most yards per target to perimeter receivers (Moore's position) and seventh-most to slot receivers (Shakir's position).
  • Fantasy consensus: start Moore if active and fully healthy; start Shakir only if Moore is inactive or limited; don't start Shakir if Moore plays a full workload.

“Shakir has caught seven of 12 targets for 88 yards through two games, with no touchdowns and no catch of 20 or more yards.”

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Bills WRs for Week 3: Moore's status clouds Shakir's start-sit calculus
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    Fantasy analystsStart Moore if active; Shakir only if Moore sits

    Multiple outlets recommend Moore as a starter if he plays, noting the Chargers allow the eighth-most yards per target to perimeter receivers. Shakir should only be started in deeper PPR leagues or if Moore is inactive or limited, as he has run routes on only 58.6% of Buffalo's pass plays and faces competition from Kincaid and Palmer.

    “We shall see…”
    — DJ Moore, Buffalo Bills receiver · source
    1. 1 outlet Khalil Shakir Fantasy Week 3 Start or Sit: Hold Him, Just Do Not Start Him

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    Yahoo SportsShakir sits 44th in WR rankings despite solid matchup

    Analysis finds Shakir has six targets in both games with no 20-yard gains or touchdowns through two weeks. Despite facing the Chargers' league-leading pass defense weakness, Shakir is ranked 44th among wide receivers because Dalton Kincaid and Joshua Palmer have emerged as more productive options.

    “I'm holding right now because it seems insane to get off of any exposure to this offense, but he doesn't deserve to be in any sort of flex conversation at the moment.”
    — Yahoo Sports analyst
  3. background

    Bills head coach Joe Brady says Moore decision will wait until game time — Coach Joe Brady indicated he will wait through game time to decide whether Moore and wide receiver Keon Coleman will play, keeping both players' status uncertain going into Sunday's game.

  4. background

    Moore cleared to limited practice, listed questionable for Week 3 — Moore was limited Wednesday, sat out Thursday, and returned to practice Friday in a red non-contact jersey. He told reporters that "all signs were good signs," but still must pass shoulder-stability and simulated-contact tests before Sunday.

  5. background

    Moore exits Week 2 early with shoulder injury — Against Detroit on Thursday, Moore suffered a left shoulder injury trying to catch a low pass in the end zone in the second quarter and did not return. He finished with no catches and one carry for minus-1 yard.

  6. background

    Moore leads Bills with 24.1% target share in Week 1 win — In Buffalo's Week 1 victory at Houston, Moore caught five of eight targets for 100 yards and a touchdown, establishing himself as the primary wideout with 24.1% target share and 33.3% first-read share.

  7. background

    DJ Moore acquired by Bills to be top wideout — Buffalo acquired DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears in an offseason trade to make him the team's featured receiver, setting expectations for his role in the offense.