Bills Beat: WR Khali Shakir's usage could be positive sign

Aug 12, 2024

Beyond Keon Coleman, three other receivers took snaps with Allen: Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Shakir’s usage was the most interesting, as he was an immediate starter with Allen — and in 12 personnel, no less.

Fantasy Impact:

The story went on to say as the team’s primary slot receiver, working into two-receiver sets is essential for Shakir to take the next step. The author said that also of note, Shakir was the first receiver the team shut down, perhaps signifying his lofty spot within the offense. He took the first three snaps after Allen left the field, and that was the end of his evening. With Bills WR spots seemingly up for grabs this season, Shakir is looking like he could be a fantasy receiver to target in drafts.

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49ers WR Jauan Jennings Doubtful for Week 8

David Lombardi

0 minutes ago

John Lynch on KNBR said Jauan Jennings is doubtful with his groin injury this week.

Related Players: Deebo Samuel, Ricky Pearsall, Jacob Cowing, George Kittle

Fantasy Impact:

If Deebo is good to go, we can assume the 49ers will be heavily targeting himself and Kittle this week in a good matchup. This makes both huge assets to fantasy squads, and rookie Ricky Pearsall is an interesting deep-league play in his second career game.

Jaguars RB Travis Etienne will be a Week 8 gametime decision

Kainani Stevens

29 minutes ago

Jaguars injury updates: LT Cam Robinson has cleared concussion protocol. RB Travis Etienne (hamstring) will be a gametime decision. LB Foye Oluokon (foot) & S Andrew Wingard (knee) are trending well but no decision yet about whether they'll be activated vs. Packers.

Related Players: Tank Bigsby, D'Ernest Johnson

Fantasy Impact:

The Jaguars do kick off at 1:00, so that helps our lineup decisions quite a bit. If Etienne sits, slot Bigsby back in as a low-end RB2.

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Rams WR Puka Nacua officially off IR ahead of TNF

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:35 PM EDT

Now official: The Rams have activated Puka Nacua from injured reserve. Don’t expect him to play a normal snap count tonight, but another boost for L.A. nonetheless.

Related Players: Cooper Kupp, Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell

Fantasy Impact:

Signs point toward this being a heavy Cooper Kupp game, but it's obviously nice to see Nacua healthy enough to suit up. Keep Nacua on benches unless you're incredibly desperate, but things are looking up for the offense moving forward.