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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Khalil Shakir vs Tee HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Khalil Shakir's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy play this season.

Tee Higgins has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.0-PPG advantage is real (12.1 to 8.1), and Tee Higgins's 11 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

WRCincinnati Bengals#13PPG LEADER

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Khalil Shakir

Tee Higgins

Head to Head

8.1 PPG12.1 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Khalil Shakir: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #48 at the position). Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Khalil Shakir is producing at 37% of elite pace and Tee Higgins at 55%. That ranking gap means Tee Higgins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Khalil Shakir vs Tee Higgins: The Full Breakdown

Khalil Shakir and Tee Higgins 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 Tee Higgins posted 12.1 PPG in 15 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 4.0-PPG gap gives Tee Higgins 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 Tee Higgins converted 98 looks into 846 yards and 11 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 7 while Tee Higgins is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tee Higgins at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Khalil Shakir is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Khalil Shakir (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tee Higgins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tee Higgins outscored Khalil Shakir by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Khalil Shakir played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tee Higgins's 15. That durability gap means Khalil Shakir contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tee Higgins scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tee Higgins saw 98 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Khalil Shakir vs Tee Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Khalil Shakir	Tee Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	12.1
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	182
Receptions	72	59
Rec/Game	4.5	3.9
Receiving Yards	719	846
Rec Yds/Game	44.9	56.4
Receiving TDs	4	11
Targets	95	98
Target Share/Game	5.9	6.5
Age	26	27
Experience	3 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

Tee Higgins outscored Khalil Shakir by 4.0 PPG in 2025 (12.1 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 Tee Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 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 Tee Higgins average in 2025?▾

Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Khalil Shakir and Tee Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Khalil Shakir or Tee Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tee Higgins outscored Khalil Shakir by 4.0 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.