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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Khalil Shakir vs Tory HortonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tory Horton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Khalil Shakir's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tory Horton is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Tory Horton and Khalil Shakir are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.3-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRBuffalo Bills#48

Khalil Shakir

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

719

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRSeattle Seahawks#46PPG LEADER

Tory Horton

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

161

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Khalil Shakir

Tory Horton

Head to Head

8.1 PPG8.4 PPG

16 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Khalil Shakir: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #48 at the position). Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Khalil Shakir is producing at 37% of elite pace and Tory Horton at 38%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Khalil Shakir vs Tory Horton: The Full Breakdown

Khalil Shakir (8.1 PPG) and Tory Horton (8.4 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Khalil Shakir played 16 games for the Buffalo Bills; Tory Horton suited up 7 times for the Seattle Seahawks.

A 0.3-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Khalil Shakir saw 95 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Khalil Shakir, even in weeks where Tory Horton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Khalil Shakir sits Week 7 while Tory Horton is off Week 11. 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

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. Tory Horton (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tory Horton outscored Khalil Shakir by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Khalil Shakir played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tory Horton's 7. That durability gap means Khalil Shakir contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tory Horton scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Khalil Shakir vs Tory Horton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Khalil Shakir	Tory Horton
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	8.4
Games Played	16	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	59
Receptions	72	13
Rec/Game	4.5	1.9
Receiving Yards	719	161
Rec Yds/Game	44.9	23.0
Receiving TDs	4	5
Targets	95	22
Target Share/Game	5.9	3.1
Age	26	23
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

8.4 PPG for Tory Horton versus 8.1 for Khalil Shakir in 2025. The baseline favors Tory Horton, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Khalil Shakir or Tory Horton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tory Horton has the edge at 8.4 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 Tory Horton average in 2025?▾

Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Khalil Shakir and Tory Horton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Khalil Shakir (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Tory Horton (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Khalil Shakir or Tory Horton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tory Horton outscored Khalil Shakir by 0.3 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.