Khalil Shakir · Michael Pittman Jr. · 2026 week 9

Khalil Shakir or Michael Pittman Jr.?

Wondering who you should start this week — Khalil Shakir or Michael Pittman Jr.? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Khalil ShakirKhalil Shakir projects 2.3 PPR points clear of Michael Pittman Jr. in week 9, drawing MIN — the 30th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Khalil Shakir START	@ MIN	9.1	30th · tough	11.9	400	healthy
Michael Pittman Jr.	@ CIN	6.8	12th	5.3	–	IR

WRs vs MIN recently: Chris Olave 4.6 pts (W5) · Keenan Allen 3.1 pts (W7) · Jameson Williams 13 pts (W8).

WRs vs CIN recently: Kevin Coleman Jr. 9 pts (W5) · Zay Flowers 19.7 pts (W7) · Chimere Dike 13.1 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Khalil Shakir projects 2.3 points higher in PPR.
Khalil Shakir faces MIN, 30th most generous to WRs.
Michael Pittman Jr. faces CIN, 12th most generous to WRs.
Michael Pittman Jr. is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Khalil Shakir carries the higher trade value — 400 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Khalil Shakir gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.