Sterling Shepard Fantasy Football Week 12 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
30.1	166	1	16	55

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by Brandon Niles

· Dec 14, 2018 · 11:49 AM EST

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. Tennessee Titans

Sterling Shepard led the team in targets with six last week while Odell Beckham Jr. (OBJ) was sidelined with an injury, but he only caught two balls for 17 yards. He did score a touchdown, which was encouraging, but the Giants have definitely become a running team behind their star rookie back Saquon Barkley.

OBJ is inactive again this week, so fantasy owners should consider Shepard a low-end WR2 option. While he’s struggled for much of the season, an increase in targets should give him additional value. The Titans allow the eighth-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this year, giving him some upside.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 06, 2018 · 3:19 PM EST

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 at Washington Redskins

Sterling Shepard continued his run of disappointing performances last week against the Bears, catching four passes for a mere 28 yards. Shepard has failed to gain more than 37 yards in any of his past five games and has only found the end zone once during that span. The Giants offense seems unable to support more than one wide receiver anymore, and with Odell Beckham Jr. fifth in the league in targets, there’s no room for Shepard. He’s droppable in most formats.

Update:

With OBJ out this week, Sterling Shepard and Evan Engram both get a bump with additional targets available. Shepard is now a potential WR2 option for needy fantasy owners.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 30, 2018 · 11:41 AM EST

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 vs. Chicago Bears

Outside of a short touchdown against the 49ers, Sterling Shepard hasn’t done much over his past four games, averaging only three catches and 25.5 receiving yard during that span. He had only four catches for 37 yards against the Eagles last week in what should’ve been a pretty good matchup, although his six targets were the most he’s had this month.

This week, Shepard faces a Bears defense that has been great all season, but has allowed some points to opposing wide receivers – 12th-most in the league. Still, Shepard has been so disappointing lately. He’s too risky to count on in most leagues, but has some WR3 upside in larger leagues if he can get another six targets this week.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 23, 2018 · 11:55 AM EST

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 at Philadelphia Eagles

Sterling Shepard struggled last week in what should’ve been a great matchup, catching only two passes for 22 yards as the Giants used the ground game to edge out their third victory of the season. Shepard has struggled the past few weeks – save a short touchdown against the 49ers – and he stands to lose targets as Evan Engram gets re-assimilated into the offense.

This week, Shepard faces an Eagles defense that has allowed the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers this season. Shepard has some upside, as the Eagles just gave up 10 catches, 157 yards and a touchdown to Tre’Quan Smith of the Saints last week, after focusing most of their secondary coverage on Michael Thomas. Shepard is risky, but he could be worth considering in large leagues as a WR3 option given the matchup.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 16, 2018 · 12:30 PM EST

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 11 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 11 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sterling Shepard scored a touchdown last week against the 49ers, but he only gained nine yards on a pair of receptions and was targeted only three times. With the health of Evan Engram and the emergence of Saquon Barkley in the passing game, someone’s targets will suffer in any given week, and it’s unlikely to be star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Still, Shepard has upside every week, and has shown the ability to produce in the right matchups.

This week should be the right matchup. The Buccaneers have allowed the second-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this season, including 15 touchdowns to the position. Shepard may be the odd man out in the passing game with all the weapons, but that should still be enough to produce against the struggling Tampa Bay defense. He’s a borderline WR2 option this week.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 09, 2018 · 11:48 AM EST

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 10 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 at San Francisco 49ers

Sterling Shepard was targeted eight times against Washington before the bye last week, but only caught four balls for 34 yards. Shepard has averaged 7.4 targets per game this season, helping him produce low-end WR2 numbers, but he’s not a consistent fantasy option due to the number of options in the Giants passing attack and the erratic nature of quarterback Eli Manning.

This week, Shepard will face a 49ers defense that has allowed 18 touchdown passes to opposing passers this season. Additionally, the 49ers offense looks like it may get a jolt from Nick Mullens taking over at quarterback, making it possible the Giants will need to throw the ball to keep up. Shepard is far from a safe option, but as a streamer with upside, fantasy owners could do worse in a WR3 spot.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 26, 2018 · 11:13 AM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 8 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 vs. Washington Redskins

Sterling Shepard had a nice game against the Falcons last week, catching five passes for 167 yards. Shepard has been targeted at least seven times in all but one game this year and he’s been a steady second option for quarterback Eli Manning opposite Odell Beckham Jr. in the Giants passing game.

This week, Shepard will face a Washington defense that has had success this year, but has also allowed eight touchdowns to the wide receiver position. Shepard should benefit from Josh Norman likely shadowing Beckham Jr., and he’s a sneaky option as a WR3 in large leagues.