Sterling Shepard Fantasy Football Week 17 Scouting Report

Sterling Shepard
WR
, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Age: 31
Weight: 194 lbs
Height: 5' 10"
College: Oklahoma

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Depth Chart Ranking: 3

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
47.2	323	1	31	69

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by Brandon Niles

· Sep 22, 2022 · 7:06 PM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. Dallas Cowboys

Sterling Shepard caught six of his 10 targets last week against the Panthers, but he finished with only 34 yards. He’s always been a target-hog, so while he’s healthy and starting, he should be considered a high-floor low-end PPR option in deeper leagues. However, it’s hard to bank on the Giants’ offense in general so fantasy managers should probably keep Shepard on the bench for now.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 14, 2022 · 5:50 PM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Carolina Panthers

Sterling Shepard only caught two balls against the Titans in Week 1, but he had 71 yards, including a 65-yard touchdown. Shepard looks healthy and seems to be in better favor with the coaching staff than Kadarius Toney, who was relegated to just 12% of the team’s offensive snaps last week. Shepard has a long history of injury, but when he plays, he’s usually a target-hog. Still, this offense is hard to put a lot of stock into and in what looks like a tough matchup against a pair of aggressive corners, it’s too risky to trust any of the Giants’ receivers. Sit him.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 17, 2021 · 10:13 AM EST

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. Dallas Cowboys

Sterling Shepard returned to action last week, but caught just two of four targets for 27 yards in a loss to the Chargers. Shepard is typically a target hog, but the poor quarterback play in New York hasn’t been good for any of the Giants’ offensive weapons.

This week, Shepard faces a Cowboys defense that ranks 28th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. He has some upside in PPR formats since he tends to accrue targets, but this offense looks like a mess – especially the passing game. Look elsewhere if at all possible.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 28, 2021 · 3:21 PM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 8 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 at Kansas City Chiefs

Sterling Shepard was a late scratch last week after re-aggravating his hamstring, and fantasy managers have to add “check Giants’ injury report” to their list of Sunday errands until further notice.

This week, if Shepard plays, he has a nice matchup against a Chiefs defense that ranks 24th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. If Shepard plays, he’s a target-hog in a nice matchup, just make sure you pick up Darius Slayton – or even Dante Pettis – as an emergency option if he’s a late scratch again. We have him ranked as a solid WR3 option.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 21, 2021 · 11:46 AM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 7 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 7 vs. Carolina Panthers

Sterling Shepard returned to action last week against the Rams and was once again heavily targeted. He wound up catching 10 of 14 balls for 76 yards. When healthy – which has been a huge issue throughout his career – Shepard is a PPR demon with a high floor each week due to his target share.

This week, Shepard faces a Panthers defense that ranks 11th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. Shepard should continue to get a ton of targets, particularly with Kadarius Toney and Kenny Golladay likely to be absent. Start him as a high-floor WR2 option in PPR formats.

Update: Looks like Shepard is out, so be sure to get him out of your lineups.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 24, 2021 · 10:30 AM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. Atlanta Falcons

Sterling Shepard led the team with 10 targets last week against the Washington Football Team. He hauled in nine of them for 94 yards, turning in a solid PPR performance. Shepard has an impressive 16 catches on 19 targets through two games, and he continues to be a target hog in this offense. As long as he’s healthy, he’ll see balls thrown his way.

This week, Shepard faces a very vulnerable Falcons defense that gave up big offensive numbers in the first two weeks. Expect another full day of targets for Shepard and a high floor in PPR formats. We have him ranked as a solid WR3 or flex option.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 15, 2021 · 6:20 PM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Washington Football Team

Sterling Shepard was the lone bright spot for the Giants against the Broncos last week, catching seven of nine targets for 113 yards and a touchdown. Shepard has always been a target hog, and that doesn’t seem like it’ll change, even with Kenny Golladay in the mix.

The Washington defense allowed good days to Keenan Allen and Mike Williams last week, but ranked third in aFPA to opposing wide receivers a year ago. Expect another busy day for Shepard, who should be leaned on to move the chains, but may struggle to find the end zone again. He’s a high-floor WR3 in PPR formats.