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Elic Ayomanor vs Khalil Shakir

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRTennessee Titans

Elic Ayomanor

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

515

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRBuffalo BillsPPG LEADER

Khalil Shakir

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

719

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

Head to Head

6.0 PPG8.1 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 12

Elic Ayomanor vs Khalil Shakir: Who Should You Start?

Elic Ayomanor and Khalil Shakir are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 PPG across 16 games with the Tennessee Titans, while Khalil Shakir posted 8.1 PPG in 16 appearances for the Buffalo Bills.

A 2.1-PPG gap gives Khalil Shakir the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Elic Ayomanor turned 89 targets into 515 yards and 4 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: Elic Ayomanor sits Week 5 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

Khalil Shakir outscored Elic Ayomanor by 2.1 PPG in 2025 (8.1 to 6.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Elic Ayomanor or Khalil Shakir in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Khalil Shakir has the edge at 8.1 PPG compared to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 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 Elic Ayomanor and Khalil Shakir average in 2025?▾

Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Elic Ayomanor and Khalil Shakir's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Elic Ayomanor (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Khalil Shakir (BUF) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Elic Ayomanor or Khalil Shakir a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Khalil Shakir outscored Elic Ayomanor by 2.1 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.