Who should I pick up: Khalil Shakir or Treylon Burks?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Khalil Shakir

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Khalil Shakir over Treylon Burks: 8.7 versus 7.7 projected FP in PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 6:23 AM ET · PPR

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Khalil Shakir

WR · BUF · vs MIN

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8.7FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

60.4%rostered on ESPN-0.07 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Treylon Burks

WR · WAS · vs LAR

Stats & schedule ›

7.7FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

6.5%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Khalil Shakir is the stronger immediate points option. Treylon Burks is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a WR vacancy, compare the immediate matchup with the weeks you actually need covered. A rising roster percentage can explain interest in a player; it does not increase his projected score. If you must drop someone, check the full roster in GamePlan before making the claim.

Khalil Shakir

Khalil Shakir projects for 8.7 PPR points against MIN this week. His recent scoring average is 12.4 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 60.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.07 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 8.7 FP
ESPN: 9.2 FP
Sleeper: 7.8 FP
FantasyPros: 8.5 FP

Treylon Burks

Treylon Burks projects for 7.7 PPR points against LAR this week. His recent scoring average is 10.8 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 6.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 7.7 FP
ESPN: 10.1 FP
Sleeper: 5.3 FP
FantasyPros: 6.8 FP

Roster data as of Nov 3, 5:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 4:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15–18 are a calendar view; your league’s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

Window	Khalil Shakir	Treylon Burks
Next 3 weeks	28.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	24.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	96.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	82.3 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	39.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	32.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Khalil Shakir	Treylon Burks
Week 9	8.7 FPvs MINHigher projection	7.7 FPvs LAR
Week 10	9.9 FPvs NYJHigher projection	8.1 FPvs NYG
Week 11	9.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection	8.2 FPvs CIN
Week 12	8.8 FPvs KCHigher projection	8.4 FPvs ARI
Week 13	9.8 FPvs NEHigher projection	9.2 FPvs TEN
Week 14	9.8 FPvs GBHigher projection	8.6 FPvs HOU
Week 15	10.2 FPvs CHIHigher projection	8.1 FPvs ATL
Week 16	9.4 FPvs DENHigher projection	7.0 FPvs MIN
Week 17	9.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection	8.4 FPvs JAC
Week 18	9.9 FPvs NYJHigher projection	8.7 FPvs DAL

Outlook updated Nov 3, 6:28 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · WR

More options. The same scale.

FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

15.7 FP24.1 FP

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23.9
CeeDee LambWR · 99.8% rostered
21.3
Ja'Marr ChaseWR · 99.9% rostered
20.6
Tee HigginsWR · 97.4% rostered
20.1
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · 99.8% rostered
19.2

What about Khalil Shakir versus these pickups?

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Keon Coleman6.2projected FP

Khalil Shakir8.7projected FP

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Khalil Shakir8.7projected FP

Ryan Flournoy9.7projected FP

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Josh Downs10.5projected FP

Khalil Shakir8.7projected FP

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Antonio Williams7.8projected FP

Khalil Shakir8.7projected FP

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