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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Khalil Shakir

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake London is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.0 PPG and 919 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Khalil Shakir (8.1 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Drake London as the starter and Khalil Shakir as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 5

WRBuffalo Bills#48

Khalil Shakir

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

719

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Khalil Shakir

Head to Head

14.0 PPG8.1 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Khalil Shakir: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #48 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Drake London is producing at 64% of elite pace and Khalil Shakir at 37%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake London vs Khalil Shakir: Who Should You Start?

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Drake London (Atlanta Falcons) finished the 2025 season averaging 14.0 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Khalil Shakir (Buffalo Bills) came in at 8.1 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Drake London carries a 5.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Drake London turned 112 targets into 919 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Khalil Shakir converted 95 looks into 719 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Drake London is off Week 5 and Khalil Shakir Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Drake London at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Khalil Shakir is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Khalil Shakir (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Khalil Shakir by a projected 100 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Khalil Shakir played 16 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Khalil Shakir contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatLondonShakir

PPG (Half-PPR)14.08.1

Games Played1216

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)168130

Receptions6872

Rec/Game5.74.5

Receiving Yards919719

Rec Yds/Game76.644.9

Receiving TDs74

Targets11295

Target Share/Game9.35.9

Age2426

Experience3 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Drake London holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.0 points per game. Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake London or Khalil Shakir in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Khalil Shakir's 8.1 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Drake London and Khalil Shakir average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.9 points per game.

When are Drake London and Khalil Shakir's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 5, and Khalil Shakir (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake London or Khalil Shakir a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Khalil Shakir by 5.9 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.