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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jameson Williams vs Khalil ShakirWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Khalil Shakir's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Jameson Williams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.9-PPG advantage is real (11.0 to 8.1), and Jameson Williams's 7 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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WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

WRBuffalo Bills#48

Khalil Shakir

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

719

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jameson Williams

Khalil Shakir

Head to Head

11.0 PPG8.1 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Khalil Shakir: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #48 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jameson Williams is producing at 50% of elite pace and Khalil Shakir at 37%. That ranking gap means Jameson Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jameson Williams vs Khalil Shakir: The Full Breakdown

Jameson Williams and Khalil Shakir are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG across 17 games with the Detroit Lions, while Khalil Shakir posted 8.1 PPG in 16 appearances for the Buffalo Bills.

A 2.9-PPG gap gives Jameson Williams 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. Jameson Williams turned 102 targets into 1117 yards and 7 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.

Jameson Williams has his bye in Week 6, and Khalil Shakir rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Jameson Williams (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?

•Jameson Williams outscored Khalil Shakir by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Khalil Shakir's 16. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jameson Williams vs Khalil Shakir: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jameson Williams	Khalil Shakir
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	8.1
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	187	130
Receptions	65	72
Rec/Game	3.8	4.5
Receiving Yards	1,117	719
Rec Yds/Game	65.7	44.9
Receiving TDs	7	4
Targets	102	95
Target Share/Game	6.0	5.9
Age	25	26
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

Jameson Williams outscored Khalil Shakir by 2.9 PPG in 2025 (11.0 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 Jameson Williams or Khalil Shakir in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 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 Jameson Williams and Khalil Shakir average in 2025?▾

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Jameson Williams and Khalil Shakir's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Khalil Shakir (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jameson Williams or Khalil Shakir a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams outscored Khalil Shakir by 2.9 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.