Khalil Shakir vs De'Zhaun Stribling
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start De'Zhaun Stribling this week: Khalil Shakir is on bye in Week 7.
De'Zhaun Stribling gets ATL, the 1st-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 8.9 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Khalil Shakir by 4.2 points of value over replacement (-49.0 vs -53.2), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Khalil Shakir goes first at ADP 98.9 vs 124.0 for De'Zhaun Stribling.
Health note: De'Zhaun Stribling carries an injury flag of IR (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Khalil ShakirBUF | De'Zhaun StriblingSFO | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | Bye | ATL | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 0.0 | 8.9 | Stribling +8.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | - | #1 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 136.3 | 132.1 | Shakir +4.2 pts |
| Points per game | 8.0 | 7.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -49.0 | -53.2 | Shakir +4.2 |
| Overall rank | #120 | #124 | Shakir by 4 |
| Position rank | WR50 | WR53 | |
| Market ADP | 98.9 | 124.0 | Stribling +25.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 11 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Khalil Shakir or De'Zhaun Stribling in Week 7?
Start De'Zhaun Stribling this week: Khalil Shakir is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Khalil Shakir or De'Zhaun Stribling in 2026 fantasy football?
Khalil Shakir. He projects 136.3 fantasy points with -49.0 value over replacement, vs 132.1 points and -53.2 for De'Zhaun Stribling (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.