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DK Metcalf vs Khalil Shakir

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRPittsburgh SteelersPPG LEADER

DK Metcalf

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

850

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

WRBuffalo Bills

Khalil Shakir

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

719

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

Head to Head

10.5 PPG8.1 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 12

DK Metcalf vs Khalil Shakir: Who Should You Start?

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. DK Metcalf (Pittsburgh Steelers) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.5 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Khalil Shakir (Buffalo Bills) came in at 8.1 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

DK Metcalf carries a 2.4-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. DK Metcalf turned 99 targets into 850 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Khalil Shakir converted 95 looks into 719 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: DK Metcalf sits Week 9 while Khalil Shakir is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, DK Metcalf holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.5 points per game. Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on 2025 season averages, DK Metcalf has the edge at 10.5 PPG compared to Khalil Shakir's 8.1 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did DK Metcalf and Khalil Shakir average in 2025?▾

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.4 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 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DK Metcalf or Khalil Shakir a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

DK Metcalf outscored Khalil Shakir by 2.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.