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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rashid Shaheed vs Tory HortonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tory Horton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Rashid Shaheed's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tory Horton is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Tory Horton and Rashid Shaheed are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.3-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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WRSeattle Seahawks#57

Rashid Shaheed

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

687

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRSeattle Seahawks#46PPG LEADER

Tory Horton

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

161

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Rashid Shaheed

Tory Horton

Head to Head

7.1 PPG8.4 PPG

18 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Rashid Shaheed: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #57 at the position). Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Rashid Shaheed is producing at 32% of elite pace and Tory Horton at 38%. That ranking gap means Tory Horton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rashid Shaheed vs Tory Horton: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Rashid Shaheed finished the 2025 season at 7.1 PPG over 18 games with the Seattle Seahawks, while Tory Horton clocked in at 8.4 across 7 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks. A 1.3-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Target volume is the story here. Rashid Shaheed saw 92 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Rashid Shaheed, even in weeks where Tory Horton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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: Rashid Shaheed (age 27) 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 Rashid Shaheed by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rashid Shaheed played 18 games in 2025 compared to Tory Horton's 7. That durability gap means Rashid Shaheed 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.
•Rashid Shaheed saw 92 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Tory Horton is 4 years younger than Rashid Shaheed (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rashid Shaheed vs Tory Horton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rashid Shaheed	Tory Horton
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.1	8.4
Games Played	18	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	128	59
Receptions	59	13
Rec/Game	3.3	1.9
Receiving Yards	687	161
Rec Yds/Game	38.2	23.0
Receiving TDs	2	5
Targets	92	22
Target Share/Game	5.1	3.1
Age	27	23
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

8.4 PPG for Tory Horton versus 7.1 for Rashid Shaheed 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 Rashid Shaheed or Tory Horton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tory Horton has the edge at 8.4 PPG compared to Rashid Shaheed's 7.1 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 Rashid Shaheed and Tory Horton average in 2025?▾

Rashid Shaheed averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 18 games in 2025. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

Do Rashid Shaheed and Tory Horton share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Rashid Shaheed and Tory Horton share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Rashid Shaheed or Tory Horton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tory Horton outscored Rashid Shaheed by 1.3 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.