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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Khalil ShakirWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Khalil Shakir's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Garrett Wilson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.5-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 8.1), and Garrett Wilson's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Khalil Shakir is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

WRBuffalo Bills#48

Khalil Shakir

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

719

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Khalil Shakir

Head to Head

11.6 PPG8.1 PPG

7 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Khalil Shakir: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #48 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Khalil Shakir at 37%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Garrett Wilson vs Khalil Shakir: The Full Breakdown

Garrett Wilson and Khalil Shakir are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG across 7 games with the New York Jets, while Khalil Shakir posted 8.1 PPG in 16 appearances for the Buffalo Bills.

A 3.5-PPG gap gives Garrett Wilson 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.

Target volume is the story here. Khalil Shakir saw 95 targets in 2025, while Garrett Wilson drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Khalil Shakir, even in weeks where Garrett Wilson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Garrett Wilson is off Week 13 and Khalil Shakir Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Garrett Wilson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Khalil Shakir is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Khalil Shakir (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Khalil Shakir by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Khalil Shakir played 16 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Khalil Shakir contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Garrett Wilson scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Khalil Shakir saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Khalil Shakir: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Khalil Shakir
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	8.1
Games Played	7	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	130
Receptions	36	72
Rec/Game	5.1	4.5
Receiving Yards	395	719
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	44.9
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	59	95
Target Share/Game	8.4	5.9
Age	25	26
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

Summary

Garrett Wilson outscored Khalil Shakir by 3.5 PPG in 2025 (11.6 to 8.1). 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 Garrett Wilson or Khalil Shakir in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson and Khalil Shakir average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Khalil Shakir's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Khalil Shakir (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Garrett Wilson or Khalil Shakir a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Khalil Shakir by 3.5 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.