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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Khalil Shakir vs Parker WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Khalil Shakir's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Parker Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

Parker Washington has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.3-PPG advantage is real (10.4 to 8.1), and Parker Washington's 5 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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WRBuffalo Bills#48

Khalil Shakir

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

719

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Khalil Shakir

Parker Washington

Head to Head

8.1 PPG10.4 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Khalil Shakir: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #48 at the position). Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Khalil Shakir is producing at 37% of elite pace and Parker Washington at 47%. That ranking gap means Parker Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Khalil Shakir vs Parker Washington: The Full Breakdown

Khalil Shakir and Parker Washington 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 Parker Washington posted 10.4 PPG in 15 appearances for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

A 2.3-PPG gap gives Parker Washington 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. Khalil Shakir turned 95 targets into 719 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Parker Washington converted 95 looks into 847 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 7 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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. Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Parker Washington outscored Khalil Shakir by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Khalil Shakir played 16 games in 2025 compared to Parker Washington's 15. That durability gap means Khalil Shakir contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Parker Washington scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 7 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Khalil Shakir vs Parker Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Khalil Shakir	Parker Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	10.4
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	156
Receptions	72	58
Rec/Game	4.5	3.9
Receiving Yards	719	847
Rec Yds/Game	44.9	56.5
Receiving TDs	4	5
Targets	95	95
Target Share/Game	5.9	6.3
Age	26	24
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

Parker Washington outscored Khalil Shakir by 2.3 PPG in 2025 (10.4 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 Khalil Shakir or Parker Washington in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 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 Khalil Shakir and Parker Washington average in 2025?▾

Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

Do Khalil Shakir and Parker Washington share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Khalil Shakir and Parker Washington share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Khalil Shakir or Parker Washington a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Parker Washington outscored Khalil Shakir by 2.3 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.