Khalil Shakir vs Deebo Samuel
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Khalil Shakir this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.7 projected points (9.4 vs 7.7).
Khalil Shakir faces LAC, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Deebo Samuel faces SEA, the 25th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
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 2.5 points of value over replacement (-35.3 vs -37.9), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Khalil Shakir goes first at ADP 98.9 vs 115.4 for Deebo Samuel.
| Khalil ShakirBUF | Deebo SamuelWAS | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | LAC | SEA | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 9.4 | 7.7 | Shakir +1.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #2 | #25 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 141.9 | 139.4 | Shakir +2.5 pts |
| Points per game | 8.3 | 8.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -35.3 | -37.9 | Shakir +2.5 |
| Overall rank | #109 | #112 | Shakir by 3 |
| Position rank | WR45 | WR47 | |
| Market ADP | 98.9 | 115.4 | Samuel +16.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 7 |
Should I start Khalil Shakir or Deebo Samuel in Week 3?
Start Khalil Shakir this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.7 projected points (9.4 vs 7.7).
Should I draft Khalil Shakir or Deebo Samuel in 2026 fantasy football?
Khalil Shakir. He projects 141.9 fantasy points with -35.3 value over replacement, vs 139.4 points and -37.9 for Deebo Samuel (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.