In Week 9 (Monday at 8:15 PM ET), WR Sterling Shepard and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will meet the Kansas City Chiefs, who have the 17th-ranked passing defense in the league (212.7 yards allowed per game).
Is Shepard worth starting in fantasy this week? Keep reading as we dive into his upcoming matchup against the Chiefs.
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Sterling Shepard Week 9 Game Info
Let’s highlight a few of the upcoming game’s vital info, along with the projected fantasy points for Shepard:
Sterling Shepard Fantasy Stats
Here’s a peek at the fantasy numbers of Shepard this season:
Sterling Shepard Fantasy Game Log
Week | Opponent | Fantasy Points | Targets | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Week 4 | @Eagles | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
Week 5 | @Falcons | 6.4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Week 6 | @Saints | 5.4 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
Week 7 | @Ravens | 3.5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
Week 8 | @Falcons | 1.8 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
Sterling Shepard vs. Chiefs
Here are several important data points on the Chiefs defense Shepard will be facing: