Khalil Shakir vs Jalen Coker
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 1.2 projected points (9.4 vs 8.2).
Khalil Shakir faces LAC, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Jalen Coker faces CLE, the 16th-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 3.2 points of value over replacement (-35.3 vs -38.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Khalil Shakir goes first at ADP 98.9 vs 118.5 for Jalen Coker.
Health note: Jalen Coker carries an injury flag of Questionable (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Khalil ShakirBUF | Jalen CokerCAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | LAC | CLE | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 9.4 | 8.2 | Shakir +1.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #2 | #16 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 141.9 | 138.7 | Shakir +3.2 pts |
| Points per game | 8.3 | 8.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -35.3 | -38.5 | Shakir +3.2 |
| Overall rank | #109 | #114 | Shakir by 5 |
| Position rank | WR45 | WR48 | |
| Market ADP | 98.9 | 118.5 | Coker +19.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 5 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Khalil Shakir or Jalen Coker in Week 3?
Start Khalil Shakir this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (9.4 vs 8.2).
Should I draft Khalil Shakir or Jalen Coker in 2026 fantasy football?
Khalil Shakir. He projects 141.9 fantasy points with -35.3 value over replacement, vs 138.7 points and -38.5 for Jalen Coker (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.