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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Khalil Shakir vs Mack HollinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Khalil Shakir is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.1 PPG to Mack Hollins's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Khalil Shakir is the better fantasy play this season.

Khalil Shakir has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (8.1 to 6.0), and Khalil Shakir's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mack Hollins 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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WRBuffalo Bills#48PPG LEADER

Khalil Shakir

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

719

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRNew England Patriots#99

Mack Hollins

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

550

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Khalil Shakir

Mack Hollins

Head to Head

8.1 PPG6.0 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Khalil Shakir: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #48 at the position). Mack Hollins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Khalil Shakir is producing at 37% of elite pace and Mack Hollins at 27%. That ranking gap means Khalil Shakir carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Khalil Shakir vs Mack Hollins: The Full Breakdown

Khalil Shakir and Mack Hollins are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 PPG across 16 games with the Buffalo Bills, while Mack Hollins posted 6.0 PPG in 15 appearances for the New England Patriots.

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.

Target volume is the story here. Khalil Shakir saw 95 targets in 2025, while Mack Hollins drew 65. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Khalil Shakir, even in weeks where Mack Hollins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Khalil Shakir is off Week 7 and Mack Hollins Week 14. 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

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: Khalil Shakir (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Khalil Shakir outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Khalil Shakir played 16 games in 2025 compared to Mack Hollins's 15. That durability gap means Khalil Shakir contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Khalil Shakir scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 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.
•Khalil Shakir is 6 years younger than Mack Hollins (26 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Khalil Shakir vs Mack Hollins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Khalil Shakir	Mack Hollins
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	6.0
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	90
Receptions	72	46
Rec/Game	4.5	3.1
Receiving Yards	719	550
Rec Yds/Game	44.9	36.7
Receiving TDs	4	2
Targets	95	65
Target Share/Game	5.9	4.3
Age	26	32
Experience	3 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 14

Summary

Khalil Shakir outscored Mack Hollins 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 Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Khalil Shakir has the edge at 8.1 PPG compared to Mack Hollins'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 Khalil Shakir and Mack Hollins average in 2025?▾

Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Khalil Shakir and Mack Hollins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Khalil Shakir (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Mack Hollins (NE) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Khalil Shakir outscored Mack Hollins 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.