Jakobi Meyers vs Khalil Shakir
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Khalil Shakir by 0.9 projected points (9.0 vs 8.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Khalil Shakir faces LA, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Jakobi Meyers faces PHI, the 16th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Jakobi Meyers ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 5, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
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 Jakobi Meyers by 0.5 points of value over replacement (-41.2 vs -41.7), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Jakobi Meyers goes first at ADP 90.2 vs 98.9 for Khalil Shakir.
| Jakobi MeyersJAX | Khalil ShakirBUF | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | PHI | LA | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 8.2 | 9.0 | Shakir +0.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #16 | #2 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 136.8 | 136.3 | Meyers +0.5 pts |
| Points per game | 8.0 | 8.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -41.2 | -41.7 | Meyers +0.5 |
| Overall rank | #117 | #119 | Meyers by 2 |
| Position rank | WR50 | WR51 | |
| Market ADP | 90.2 | 98.9 | Shakir +8.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 7 |
Should I start Jakobi Meyers or Khalil Shakir in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Khalil Shakir by 0.9 projected points (9.0 vs 8.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jakobi Meyers or Khalil Shakir in 2026 fantasy football?
Jakobi Meyers. He projects 136.8 fantasy points with -41.2 value over replacement, vs 136.3 points and -41.7 for Khalil Shakir (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.