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ROSTERED IN: 51% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: Rashid Shaheed has been one of the more true deep-threats in the NFL this season. Despite only catching five passes in a game twice, he's had 80 or more yards three times, including a three-catch, 153-yard performance in Week 8.
Starting receiver Michael Thomas left early in the first quarter with a knee injury and did not return. This, by default, made Shaheed the No. 2 receiver on the team's target hierarchy. Interestingly, despite the Thomas injury, Shaheed did not necessarily see an increase in snap share. It was rookie A.T. Perry who stepped directly into Thomas' role.
That meant Shaheed stayed in his typical role. Shaheed played 46 of the team's 67 snaps, which was less than Perry and Chris Olave. However, despite not seeing an increase in snap share, he did receive a big boost in targets. He finished with nine targets. This was a season-high for him.
He finished with five receptions for 24 yards. Considering the circumstances, it was a slightly disappointing outcome for Shaheed. However, starting quarterback Derek Carr did get injured and was forced out of the game. Backup Jameis Winston came in relief.
If Thomas misses any time, Shaheed becomes a much more interesting option. In years past, Winston had been a bit of a YOLO quarterback, but he seems much tamer in recent appearances. He should be a priority add this week unless news comes out that Thomas' injury is not serious.
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