Sterling Shepard
31-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
7
YDS
78
TD
1
AVG
11.1
TAR
11
Rest-of-Season Projections
Seven touches as No. 3 receiver
Shepard brought in three of four targets for 23 yards and rushed four times for 31 yards in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The veteran wideout remained in the No. 3 wideout role despite the return of Jalen McMillan from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. While Shepard's production wasn't anything to write home about fantasy-wise, it's notable the veteran logged a 75 percent snap share (58 snaps), his largest workload yet. However, Shepard could see his participation rate take a hit to a degree in a Week 7 home matchup against the Ravens next Monday night with McMillan potentially returning to a larger role and Trey Palmer (concussion) also potentially set to garner active status.
The veteran wideout remained in the No. 3 wideout role despite the return of Jalen McMillan from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. While Shepard's production wasn't anything to write home about fantasy-wise, it's notable the veteran logged a 75 percent snap share (58 snaps), his largest workload yet. However, Shepard could see his participation rate take a hit to a degree in a Week 7 home matchup against the Ravens next Monday night with McMillan potentially returning to a larger role and Trey Palmer (concussion) also potentially set to garner active status.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Air Yards Per Game
37.8Air Yards Per Snap
1.09% Team Air Yards
15.3%% Team Targets
5.9%Avg Depth of Target
13.7 YdsCatch Rate
63.6%Drop Rate
9.1%Avg Yds After Catch
2.1% Targeted On Route
12.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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vs Ravens
Monday, Oct 21st at 8:15PM
Overall QB Rating Against
86.9
Cornerbacks
86.1
Safeties
96.0
Linebackers
80.4
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2024 Sterling Shepard Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Sterling Shepard's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
5' 10"Weight
194 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.48 secShuttle Time
4.35 secCone Drill
7.00 secVertical Jump
41.0 inBroad Jump
123 inBench Press
20 repsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
30.38 in
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Shepard recovered from a torn Achilles suffered during the 2021 season in time to play in Week 1 last year, but his campaign ended with another devastating injury when he tore his ACL in Week 3. The Giants liked his production enough, when healthy, to re-sign him during the offseason, but the "when healthy" qualification looms large because the wideout has played in more than 12 games just once since he was a rookie in 2016. There's no guarantee that Shepard will be ready to go by the opener of the coming season, and even if he is, his role is uncertain. New York is loaded with slot receivers and may prefer to give youngsters Wan'Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt more run than the 30-year-old Shepard.
More Fantasy News
Scores TD in Week 5 loss
Shepard brought in one of two targets for a four-yard touchdown in the Buccaneers' 36-30 overtime loss to the Falcons on Thursday night.
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Earns active roster spot
Shepard was signed to the Buccaneers' active roster from their practice squad Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Returns to practice squad
Shepard reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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Elevated from practice squad again
Tampa Bay elevated Shepard from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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Reverts to practice squad
Shepard reverted to Tampa Bay's practice squad Monday.
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Reunites with Mayfield in Tampa
Shepard agreed to a one-year deal with the Buccaneers on Thursday, reuniting him with one-time college teammate Baker Mayfield, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Shepard scored 11 touchdowns in his senior season at Oklahoma back in 2015 with Mayfield as his quarterback. The veteran wideout essentially saw his 2021 and 2022 seasons with the Giants wiped out by Achilles and ACL tears, respectively, playing in just 10 of a possible 34 regular-season games in that span. Shepard, who did suit up for 15 games last season but was an afterthought in New York's offense, will have a chance to compete for the No. 3 receiver role in Tampa Bay.
Shepard scored 11 touchdowns in his senior season at Oklahoma back in 2015 with Mayfield as his quarterback. The veteran wideout essentially saw his 2021 and 2022 seasons with the Giants wiped out by Achilles and ACL tears, respectively, playing in just 10 of a possible 34 regular-season games in that span. Shepard, who did suit up for 15 games last season but was an afterthought in New York's offense, will have a chance to compete for the No. 3 receiver role in Tampa Bay.