Khalil Shakir vs Xavier Worthy
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
The call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Khalil Shakir by 1.9 points of value over replacement (-30.2 vs -32.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Khalil Shakir goes first at ADP 101.8 vs 105.6 for Xavier Worthy.
Health note: Khalil Shakir carries an injury flag of Questionable (Undisclosed), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Xavier Worthy carries an injury flag of Questionable (Shoulder), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Khalil ShakirBUF | Xavier WorthyKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 142.5 | 140.6 | Shakir +1.9 pts |
| Points per game | 8.4 | 8.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -30.2 | -32.1 | Shakir +1.9 |
| Overall rank | #114 | #117 | Shakir by 3 |
| Position rank | WR45 | WR46 | |
| Market ADP | 101.8 | 105.6 | Worthy +3.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 5 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | Questionable |
Should I draft Khalil Shakir or Xavier Worthy in 2026 fantasy football?
Khalil Shakir. He projects 142.5 fantasy points with -30.2 value over replacement, vs 140.6 points and -32.1 for Xavier Worthy (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.