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

· Nov 09, 2017 · 1:20 AM EST

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 10 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 at San Francisco 49ers

Sterling Shepard looked healthy last week against the Rams, and the Giants need him badly. He was second on the team with 9 targets, and he caught 5 balls for 70 yards. While those numbers don’t pop out at you, it was good to see any Giants receiver Giants put up a viable stat line.

This week, Shepard should continue to be the primary outside target for quarterback Eli Manning. He faces a vulnerable 49ers pass defense that has allowed 16 touchdown passes this year. While it’s hard to get too excited about the Giants, Shepard should be considered a potential low-end WR2 option in this matchup. He might also be an excellent bye week filler for teams needing help at the position.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 02, 2017 · 7:12 PM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 9 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 vs. Los Angeles Rams

Sterling Shepard is supposed to be okay this week after missing the past two games with an ankle injury. Shepard is the last player standing in a receiving corps that has been ravaged by injuries this season, and he should benefit from additional targets as a result.

This week, Shepard has low-end WR2 potential against the Rams. Los Angeles has given up only 205 passing yards per game this year, but with the target volume Shepard is likely to receive, he has enough upside to warrant consideration in deep leagues. Make sure you check the last-minute inactives, but early signs point to him returning to action this week.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 12, 2017 · 11:37 PM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 at Denver Broncos

Sterling Shepard may be the last man standing in New York after the Giants lost three WRs to season-ending injuries last week. He only had 1 catch for 9 yards last week, but he should benefit from an increased number of targets moving forward. Against the No Fly Zone this week, he should be avoided if possible. Shepard should be rostered in most leagues, but he should be considered a very low-end WR3 at best this week in a tough matchup.

Update: Shepard has been ruled out for Week 6, so make sure you get him out of your lineup. He still belongs on rosters for depth, especially given the injuries the Giants have at the position.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 04, 2017 · 11:30 PM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Sterling Shepard has been one of the more effective receivers for the Giants so far this season—aside from Odell Beckham Jr. However, there are only so many targets available as the third WR on the depth chart. Shepard has upside in any given week and has a relatively high floor with an average of 5.25 receptions and 63.5 yards per game. Regardless of the matchup, he’s not likely to produce enough to make him better than a low-end WR3 option in large leagues.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 28, 2017 · 6:29 AM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sterling Shepard had 7 catches for 133 yards last week against the Eagles, including a 77-yard touchdown reception. Shepard was targeted 10 times and has averaged over 7 targets per game through three games. While Odell Beckham Jr.’s return to form will affect the number of targets available in the Giants offense, Shepard has thus far outperformed Brandon Marshall.

This week, Shepard faces a Bucs team that gave up 369 yards and 3 touchdowns to Case Keenum last week. Shepard should be heavily targeted again this week. He’s hard to trust since he’s technically still third on the depth chart, but he has some upside as a low-end WR3 option.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 14, 2017 · 12:47 AM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Detroit Lions

Sterling Shepard is an interesting option moving forward. He showed some talent as a rookie last year and he was fed the ball in the opener against Dallas, catching 7-of-8 balls thrown his way. He only wound up with 44 yards, but he was clearly the focal point for Eli Manning with Odell Beckham Jr. nursing an ankle injury.

Shepard has some WR3 potential against the Lions this week if Beckham is still hurt. However, with Beckham expected to make his season debut, it’s unlikely Shepard will duplicate his eight targets from Sunday night. He’s worth adding to your roster since he looked light years better than Brandon Marshall, but he’s not worth putting in your lineup just yet.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 07, 2017 · 3:46 AM EDT

NYG WR Sterling Shepard - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Dallas Cowboys

Sterling Shepard had his moments as a rookie last season, but he’ll likely be outshined by Brandon Marshall, and be relegated to the slot position. While the Giants are prolific enough to give him a few good weeks, it’s too risky to trust starting him when he’s third on the depth chart.

This week against Dallas, watch the injury report. If Odell Beckham Jr. ends up missing the game with his recovering sprained ankle, Shepard could rise up to potential WR3 territory. Otherwise, it’s probably better to leave Shepard on the bench.