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DK Metcalf or Khalil ShakirWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DK Metcalf is a Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver who averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Khalil Shakir is a Buffalo Bills wide receiver who averaged 7.3 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRPittsburgh Steelers#36 WR
DK Metcalf
PPG
9.0
Games
6
Rec
30
Rec Yds
318
Rec TDs
1
Targets
52
Bye
Week 9
WRBuffalo Bills#50 WR
Khalil Shakir
PPG
7.3
Games
6
Rec
22
Rec Yds
290
Rec TDs
1
Targets
32
Bye
Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DK Metcalf vs Khalil Shakir: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDK MetcalfKhalil Shakir
PPG (Half-PPR)9.07.3
Games Played66
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)5444
Receptions3022
Rec/Game5.03.7
Receiving Yards318290
Rec Yds/Game53.048.3
Receiving TDs11
Targets5232
Target Share/Game8.75.3
Age2826
Experience7 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DK Metcalf or Khalil Shakir in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for DK Metcalf and Khalil Shakir is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, DK Metcalf averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Khalil Shakir averaged 7.3.

Should I draft DK Metcalf or Khalil Shakir in 2026 fantasy football?▾

DK Metcalf averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Khalil Shakir averaged 7.3 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did DK Metcalf and Khalil Shakir average in 2026?▾

DK Metcalf averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Khalil Shakir averaged 7.3 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are DK Metcalf and Khalil Shakir's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DK Metcalf (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Khalil Shakir (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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