Khalil Shakir vs Michael Pittman: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Khalil Shakir and Michael Pittman for your lineup, you are not alone. Khalil Shakir finished the 2025 season at 8.1 PPG for the Buffalo Bills (16 games), and Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 for the Pittsburgh Steelers (17 games).
That 1.5-point weekly advantage for Michael Pittman 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. Khalil Shakir turned 95 targets into 719 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Michael Pittman converted 111 looks into 784 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Khalil Shakir sits Week 12 while Michael Pittman is off Week 9. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
