Jaylen Waddle vs Khalil Shakir: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Jaylen Waddle and Khalil Shakir for your lineup, you are not alone. Jaylen Waddle finished the 2025 season at 10.1 PPG for the Denver Broncos (16 games), and Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 for the Buffalo Bills (16 games).
That 2.0-point weekly advantage for Jaylen Waddle is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jaylen Waddle turned 100 targets into 910 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.
One scheduling note: Jaylen Waddle is off Week 14 and Khalil Shakir Week 12. 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.
