Khalil Shakir vs KC Concepcion
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Khalil Shakir this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.9 projected points (9.0 vs 7.2).
Khalil Shakir faces LA, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. KC Concepcion faces NYJ, the 27th-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 4.2 points of value over replacement (-41.7 vs -45.9), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Khalil Shakir goes first at ADP 98.9 vs 118.6 for KC Concepcion.
| Khalil ShakirBUF | KC ConcepcionCLE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | LA | NYJ | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 9.0 | 7.2 | Shakir +1.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #2 | #27 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 136.3 | 132.1 | Shakir +4.2 pts |
| Points per game | 8.0 | 7.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -41.7 | -45.9 | Shakir +4.2 |
| Overall rank | #119 | #123 | Shakir by 4 |
| Position rank | WR51 | WR54 | |
| Market ADP | 98.9 | 118.6 | Concepcion +19.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 |
Should I start Khalil Shakir or KC Concepcion in Week 5?
Start Khalil Shakir this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.9 projected points (9.0 vs 7.2).
Should I draft Khalil Shakir or KC Concepcion in 2026 fantasy football?
Khalil Shakir. He projects 136.3 fantasy points with -41.7 value over replacement, vs 132.1 points and -45.9 for KC Concepcion (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.