Shakir’s target volume cooled against the Jets, risking a quieter Week 3 unless Buffalo leans back toward aerial targets versus Miami. His size and route-running offer supplementary appeal, but the matchup is stern and TD upside remains uncertain.

Buffalo Bills wideout whose role diminished early in 2025 after a breakout 2024 season; valuable only as a high-variance WR3/flex depending on target volume.

Khalil Shakir is part of Buffalo’s passing attack alongside Kincaid and Coleman, contributing as a secondary target in this offense. His utilization helps keep the defense honest and creates a multi-dimensional threat that supports Kincaid’s fantasy upside through increased overall passing volume.

Shakir’s expanded role provides a high-upside, lower-cost flex option as Bills’ passing game multiplies targets, offering tournament leverage if his target share grows.

<p>Shakir’s Week 2 was hampered by a run-focused Bills approach and a crowded WR corps, leaving his first-read and target-rate modest in a tough environment.</p><p>Short-term, he’s a shaky FLEX; long-term, he needs more consistent target depth or an injury-induced bump to reclaim upside.</p>