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

· Oct 18, 2018 · 1:11 PM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 7 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 7 at Atlanta Falcons

Sterling Shepard struggled along with the rest of the Giants passing offense – outside of Saquon Barkley, last week in a loss to the Eagles. He was held to only 37 yards on three receptions, though he was targeted seven times. Shepard has been targeted at least that many times in all but one game this season, solidifying his role as a viable threat opposite Odell Beckham Jr. in the Giants passing attack.

This week, Shepard has upside against a Falcons defense that has been a sieve this season, allowing the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing receivers, and the second-most total points per game. Shepard is worth considering as a low-end WR2 option in most leagues, especially for those needing bye week help.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 10, 2018 · 5:41 PM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Sterling Shepard only caught four balls last week against the Panthers, but he gained 75 yards and now has double-digit PPR points in three straight games. Shepard has also been targeted an average of eight times during that span, and he seems to have settled nicely into that WR2 role opposite Odell Beckham Jr.

This week, Shepard has some upside against the Eagles. Philadelphia has allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing receivers this season, and they gave up a combined 17 catches for 207 yards and a touchdown to Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs last week. Shepard should be a steady PPR option in most leagues with borderline WR2/WR3 potential this week.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 04, 2018 · 12:05 PM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 at Carolina Panthers

After a rough start to the season, Sterling Shepard now has a touchdown in each of his past two games and caught 10 passes for 77 yards on Sunday against the Saints. Shepard benefitted from good matchups the past two weeks, but his 7.25 targets per game and 83 percent catch rate make him an interesting option moving forward, particularly in PPR formats.

This week, Shepard will look to continue his success against a young Panthers secondary that has played opportunistically at times, but has struggled as well. Expect plenty of targets with borderline WR2 upside this week as the Giants try to get their offense rolling.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 25, 2018 · 11:25 PM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. New Orleans Saints

After a couple of subpar games to start the season, Sterling Shepard caught six balls for 80 yards and a touchdown in a victory over the Texans last week. Shepard, only 25 years old, still has a lot of upside and could grow into a reliable fantasy option if the Giants' offense can get any kind of consistency.

This might be the week to trust Shepard. The Saints are tied with the Steelers with 10 touchdown passes allowed this season—the most in the league. They just gave up three touchdowns to Falcons No. 2 WR Calvin Ridley, and have a huge hole in their defensive secondary opposite Marshon Lattimore. Shepard is risky, but he’s worth considering in deep leagues as a WR3 option.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 12, 2018 · 10:25 PM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Dallas Cowboys

Sterling Shepard had only 48 yards against a tough Jaguars secondary last week, but he caught five balls and is the clear-cut No. 2 WR behind Odell Beckham Jr. His status on the depth chart and the likely improved passing in better matchups should make him a spot-starter in most fantasy leagues, particularly in PPR formats.

This week, Shepard faces a Cowboys team that held the Panthers to 161 passing yards last week. While he should find more room to work with than he did against a tough Jaguars defense, Shepard is too risky to count on. He has some low-end value in deep leagues, but he should mostly be considered a bye-week and matchup option.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 06, 2018 · 10:38 PM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Largely due to attrition, Shepard led the Giants with 731 receiving yards last season and he’s set to be the primary starter opposite Odell Beckham Jr. in 2018. Shepard will have good games this year, but this may not be the week to count on him. Boasting two premier cornerbacks and a relentless defensive line, the Jaguars were the top team against the pass last season. Shepard is worth rostering in most leagues, but should be on the bench for Week 1.

by Brandon Niles

· Jul 07, 2018 · 3:31 PM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - 2018 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

With the myriad of injuries in the Giants' receiving corps last season, Sterling Shepard led the team with 731 yards and was second to Evan Engram with 59 receptions. While he only scored two touchdowns in a forgettable season for the New York offense, he showed the ability to operate outside the hash marks as well as in the slot, making it likely he maintains a starting role going into his third season. Shepard is shifty and has good hands and scored eight touchdowns two years ago as a rookie.

Fantasy Downside

Shepard was the healthiest of the Giants receivers last season, but he still missed five games. Additionally, the arrival of Pat Shurmur as head coach, combined with the return of Odell Beckham Jr. from injury might make it hard for Shepard to get enough targets to put up consistent fantasy numbers. As T.J. Hernandez points out, “Beyond Beckham, targets will be thin. Shurmur has rarely supported a relevant fantasy receiver beyond his primary target… it’s unlikely that any receiver besides Beckham draws more than 17 percent of targets.”

2018 Bottom Line

Shepard is worth considering due to his starting position on the team and the propensity of Beckham to miss games. Eli Manning in the past has been able to support multiple receivers. However, expecting consistent WR2 numbers from him will be a stretch, and he’s better served as a low-end WR3 or depth option in most leagues. His 12th-round price tag is palatable, but a higher-upside option should be available in most leagues.