Sterling Shepard Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 33
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 194 lb
- Experience
- 11th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 1.6
- Pos rank
- WR135
- Rostered
- -
Week 5 vs. Browns, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 12th vs. WRs, neutral
Sterling Shepard Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
1.6 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Sterling Shepard's 2026 Season, Week by Week
2 games played: two busts. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 2, Loss,vs GB,-,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,at DET,3.3,WR92
- Week 4, Loss,at CHI,0.0,WR110
- Up next. Week 5, Oct 11,vs CLE,NeutralBrowns vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at NE,NeutralPatriots vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs MIA,ToughDolphins vs. WRs
- Week 8, Nov 1,vs LV,ToughRaiders vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Sterling Shepard?
Shepard is averaging 1.6 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 1 catches for 3 yards and 0 TD on 2 targets. That ranks WR135, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 50.0% of his targets at 1.5 yards per target. His quarterback has been Geno Smith.
His best week was WR92 in Week 3 at the Lions (3.3 points); his worst, WR110 in Week 4 at the Bears (0.0). One favorable matchup is ahead: the Bills (4th vs. WRs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Shepard ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Sterling Shepard 2026 Game Log
Full game log with receiving splitsCareer Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NYJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3.3 | 1.6 | - |
| 2025 | TB | 13 | 53 | 39 | 371 | 1 | 82.0 | 6.3 | WR75 |
| 2024 | TB | 14 | 51 | 32 | 334 | 1 | 80.3 | 5.7 | WR94 |
| 2023 | NYG | 15 | 22 | 10 | 57 | 1 | 20.3 | 1.4 | WR167 |
| 2022 | NYG | 3 | 24 | 13 | 154 | 1 | 34.4 | 11.5 | - |
| Career | 119 | 674 | 444 | 4,803 | 25 | 1111.7 | 9.3 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Sterling Shepard Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Sterling Shepard in Week 5?
Sterling Shepard is depth in most leagues for Week 5 against the Browns, as the WR135 in PPR total points this season (1.6 a game). The Browns rank 12th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Shepard.
How many fantasy points is Sterling Shepard averaging in 2026?
Sterling Shepard is averaging 1.6 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 3.3 points across 2 games. His last game produced 0.0 points.
Where does Sterling Shepard rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Sterling Shepard ranks WR135 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Sterling Shepard worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Sterling Shepard is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What are Sterling Shepard's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Sterling Shepard's next three games are Week 5 vs. the Browns (12th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 6 at the Patriots (14th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 7 vs. the Dolphins (30th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Sterling Shepard been in fantasy football this season?
Sterling Shepard has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 2 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 2.3 points around his 1.6-point average.
What is Sterling Shepard's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Sterling Shepard's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 4, WR110) and his ceiling 3.3 (Week 3, WR92). His median week has been 1.6 points. See Shepard's full game log.
Sterling Shepard 2026 Stats
He hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
- Receptions
- 1
- 2 Targets
- Rec yards
- 3
- 3.0 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 0
- Catch %
- 50.0%
Fantasy (PPR)
- Fantasy points
- 3.3
- Position rank
- WR135
3.3 Best Week 3 @ DET0.0 Worst Week 4 @ CHI
Sterling Shepard Receiving Stats
Short-area target · Moderate volume · Average efficiency
| Metric | 2026 Current · thru Wk 4 | 2025 Previous · 13 games |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 1.5- | 7.030th |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.15- | 0.8112th |
| Yards per route run | -- | 1.1527th |
| YAC per reception | 1.0- | 3.854th |
| Catch rate | 50.0%- | 73.6%90th |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 1.8%- | 10.2%41st |
| Snap share | 49.0%- | 56.2%38th |
| Air-yards share | 0.5%- | 10.4%25th |
| Red-zone targets | 1- | 740th |
| Route participation | -- | 56.6%46th |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 2.0- | 8.625th |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (13 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Receiving profile
Shepard catches what comes his way, but produces little per route.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 1.0 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
1.6
Fantasy PPG
1.0
Targets/g
2
Rec yds/g
Sterling Shepard career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 1.6 | - |
| 2025 | 13 | 53 | 39 | 371 | 1 | 19 | 82.0 | 6.3 | WR75 |
| 2024 | 14 | 51 | 32 | 334 | 1 | 69 | 80.3 | 5.7 | WR94 |
| 2023 | 15 | 22 | 10 | 57 | 1 | 6 | 20.3 | 1.4 | WR167 |
| 2022 | 3 | 24 | 13 | 154 | 1 | 0 | 34.4 | 11.5 | - |
| 2021 | 7 | 53 | 36 | 366 | 1 | -9 | 77.7 | 11.1 | WR40 |
| 2020 | 12 | 90 | 66 | 656 | 3 | 49 | 162.5 | 13.5 | WR33 |
| 2019 | 10 | 83 | 57 | 576 | 3 | 72 | 141.8 | 14.2 | WR24 |
| 2018 | 16 | 107 | 66 | 872 | 4 | 33 | 181.5 | 11.3 | WR39 |
| 2017 | 11 | 84 | 59 | 731 | 2 | 4 | 143.5 | 13.0 | WR22 |
| 2016 | 16 | 105 | 65 | 683 | 8 | 31 | 184.4 | 11.5 | WR43 |
| Career | 119 | 674 | 444 | 4,803 | 25 | 274 | 1111.7 | 9.3 | - |
What His Career Numbers Say
9.3
Career PPG
119 games over 11 seasons
70%
Availability
Share of team games he played
20%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
7.2
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Shepard has averaged 9.3 fantasy points per game over 119 games and 11 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 12.3 a game in his seven seasons with a starter's volume, 4.2 in the four without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 1.6 per game, down 4.7 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 1.0 targets a game against 4.1. His quarterback this season has been Geno Smith.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Shepard's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 872Rec yards2018
- 8Rec TD2016
- 184.4Fantasy pts2016 · WR39
- 4,803Career rec yds2016–2026
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Sterling Shepard Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Sterling Shepard have in 2026?
Sterling Shepard has 3.3 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 1.6 per game across 2 games. That total ranks WR135 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Sterling Shepard have this season?
Sterling Shepard has 3 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 1 catch and 2 targets. His high was 3 yards, in Week 3 at the Lions.
How many receptions does Sterling Shepard have this season?
Sterling Shepard has 1 reception in 2026 through Week 4, 0.5 a game, on 2 targets. His high was 1 catches, in Week 3 at the Lions.
How many targets does Sterling Shepard have this season?
Sterling Shepard has drawn 2 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 1.0 a game, and caught 50% of them. His high was 1 targets, in Week 3 at the Lions.
How many receiving touchdowns does Sterling Shepard have this season?
Sterling Shepard has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Sterling Shepard averaging?
Sterling Shepard is averaging 1.5 receiving yards per game in 2026, 3 yards across 2 games.
How many yards per reception is Sterling Shepard averaging?
Sterling Shepard is averaging 3.0 yards per reception in 2026, 3 yards on 1 catch.
How many games has Sterling Shepard played in 2026?
Sterling Shepard has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Sterling Shepard's stats last season?
In 2025, Sterling Shepard caught 39 of 53 targets for 371 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games. That was 82.0 PPR points (6.3 per game), a WR75 finish.
What are Sterling Shepard's career NFL stats?
Across 11 seasons and 119 games, Sterling Shepard has 444 catches for 4,803 yards and 25 touchdowns, for 1111.7 PPR fantasy points (9.3 per game).
How many touchdowns does Sterling Shepard have in his career?
Sterling Shepard has 26 touchdowns in his NFL career: 1 rushing and 25 receiving, over 119 games.
How many career receiving yards does Sterling Shepard have?
Sterling Shepard has 4,803 career receiving yards over 11 seasons, on 444 catches.
Sterling Shepard Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
1.6
Targets/g
1.0
Rec/g
0.5
Rec yds/g
1.5
Yds/rec
3.0
Across 2 games in 2026, Sterling Shepard has averaged 1.0 targets, 0.5 receptions and 1.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Sterling Shepard has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 3 against DET (3.3 points); the lowest was Week 4 against CHI (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 2 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 3 | DET2nd | L 24-31 | 3.3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | WR92 |
Week 3 · DET · L 24-31 · 3.3 pts
How the 3.3 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||
| 4 | CHI24th | L 12-23 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | WR110 |
Week 4 · CHI · L 12-23 · 0.0 pts
| |||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All two weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver ranked WR135 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between WR92 and WR110.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Chicago
0/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Detroit
1/1, 3 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns
View matchup - New York Jets vs New England Patriots
View matchup - New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins
View matchup - New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders
Sterling Shepard career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 1.6 | - |
| 2025 | 13 | 53 | 39 | 371 | 1 | 19 | 82.0 | 6.3 | WR75 |
| 2024 | 14 | 51 | 32 | 334 | 1 | 69 | 80.3 | 5.7 | WR94 |
| 2023 | 15 | 22 | 10 | 57 | 1 | 6 | 20.3 | 1.4 | WR167 |
| 2022 | 3 | 24 | 13 | 154 | 1 | 0 | 34.4 | 11.5 | - |
| 2021 | 7 | 53 | 36 | 366 | 1 | -9 | 77.7 | 11.1 | WR40 |
| 2020 | 12 | 90 | 66 | 656 | 3 | 49 | 162.5 | 13.5 | WR33 |
| 2019 | 10 | 83 | 57 | 576 | 3 | 72 | 141.8 | 14.2 | WR24 |
| 2018 | 16 | 107 | 66 | 872 | 4 | 33 | 181.5 | 11.3 | WR39 |
| 2017 | 11 | 84 | 59 | 731 | 2 | 4 | 143.5 | 13.0 | WR22 |
| 2016 | 16 | 105 | 65 | 683 | 8 | 31 | 184.4 | 11.5 | WR43 |
| Career | 119 | 674 | 444 | 4,803 | 25 | 274 | 1111.7 | 9.3 | - |
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Sterling Shepard Game Log FAQ
How did Sterling Shepard do in his last game?
Sterling Shepard scored 0.0 PPR points in Week 4 at the Bears, a 23–12 loss, a WR110 finish. He caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Sterling Shepard score in his last game?
Sterling Shepard scored 0.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 4 at the Bears, a WR110 finish for the week. That was 1.6 below his season average of 1.6.
How many receiving yards did Sterling Shepard have in his last game?
Sterling Shepard had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 4 at the Bears, from 1 target.
How many touchdowns did Sterling Shepard score in his last game?
Sterling Shepard did not score a touchdown in Week 4 at the Bears; his 0.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Sterling Shepard have in his last game?
Sterling Shepard caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards in Week 4 at the Bears.
What were Sterling Shepard's stats in Week 3?
In Week 3 at the Lions, a 31–24 loss, Sterling Shepard caught 1 of 1 target for 3 yards. That was 3.3 PPR points, a WR92 finish.
What was Sterling Shepard's best game this season?
Sterling Shepard's best 2026 game was Week 3 at the Lions: 3.3 PPR points, a WR92 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for 3 yards.
What was Sterling Shepard's worst game this season?
Sterling Shepard's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 4 at the Bears: 0.0 PPR points, a WR110 finish. He caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards.
How many games has Sterling Shepard scored a touchdown in this season?
Sterling Shepard has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 2 games this season.
Can I see Sterling Shepard's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Shepard's weekly results from any season from 2016 through 2025.
Latest Sterling Shepard News & Updates
Fantasy-relevant news, game recaps and role changes
Latest update
Shepard struggles at Chicago
0.0 FPTS · WR110
Fantasy impact: Floor game0 REC · 0 YDS · 1 TGT
SC Takeaway
The Bears kept Shepard out of the end zone and under his average.
Season Timeline
Week 3Sep 27L 24–31 @ DET
Fantasy impact: Positive. Solid
Shepard struggles at Detroit
3.3 FPTS · WR92↑ 1.6 above season average
1 REC · 3 YDS · 1 TGT
1 targets and a WR92 finish: a usable week.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Role change
Signing with Houston (opens in new tab)
Joining the Texans, adding depth to their receiving corps.
SC Takeaway: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Jets Teammates News
Updates on Shepard's quarterback and target competition.
- Kenyon Sadiq: Another limited practice Thursday (opens in new tab)Kenyon Sadiq, TE. 18 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kenyon Sadiq: Dealing with back issue (opens in new tab)Kenyon Sadiq, TE. 18 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Garrett Wilson: Scores in Week 2 loss (opens in new tab)Garrett Wilson, WR. 31 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Garrett Wilson: Leading receiver in Week 1 win (opens in new tab)Garrett Wilson, WR. 31 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kenyon Sadiq: Involved in positional drills (opens in new tab)Kenyon Sadiq, TE. 18 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kenyon Sadiq: On track for Week 1 (opens in new tab)Kenyon Sadiq, TE. 18 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Jets
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Sterling Shepard News FAQ
What is the latest news on Sterling Shepard?
The latest Shepard update, from October 4: Shepard struggles at Chicago. Shepard caught 0 of 1 targets for 0 yards in the 23–12 loss at Chicago. That was 7% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Sterling Shepard news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 0.0 fantasy points, a WR110 finish, 1.6 below his 1.6 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Sterling Shepard sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Shepard: Signing with Houston (August 21). Joining the Texans, adding depth to their receiving corps.
Sterling Shepard Bio
Sterling Shepard is a wide receiver for the New York Jets, where he wears No. 87. Born February 10, 1993, in Oklahoma City, OK, he attended Heritage Hall and played college football at Oklahoma.
The New York Giants selected Shepard in round 2, pick 40, of the 2016 NFL Draft. Since then, Shepard played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2024–2025) and joined the New York Jets in 2026.
In 119 regular-season games since 2016, he has caught 444 passes for 4,803 yards and 25 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
3 stops with 3 teams in 11 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
New York Jets Current team2026–present
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 2 games.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers2024–2025
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 18 of 27 games.
New York Giants2016–2023
Selected in round 2, pick 40, of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 70 of 90 games.
College: Oklahoma
Trades and Team Changes
- JoinedJoined the New York Jets; his first game with them was Week 3.
- JoinedJoined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; his first game with them was Week 3.
- DraftedSelected by the New York Giants in round 2, pick 40.
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About Sterling Shepard: Bio FAQ
How old is Sterling Shepard?
Sterling Shepard is 33 years old. He was born on February 10, 1993. 2026 is his 11th NFL season.
How tall is Sterling Shepard?
Sterling Shepard is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 194 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the New York Jets.
How much does Sterling Shepard weigh?
Sterling Shepard weighs 194 pounds, his listed weight on the New York Jets roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Sterling Shepard wear?
Sterling Shepard wears number 87 for the New York Jets. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Sterling Shepard play?
Sterling Shepard plays wide receiver for the New York Jets, wearing number 87. 2026 is his 11th season in the NFL.
What team does Sterling Shepard play for?
Sterling Shepard plays for the New York Jets as a wide receiver.
Where did Sterling Shepard go to college?
Sterling Shepard played college football at Oklahoma, after attending Heritage Hall (OK).
Where is Sterling Shepard from?
Sterling Shepard went to high school in Oklahoma, at Heritage Hall, before playing college football at Oklahoma.
When is Sterling Shepard's birthday?
Sterling Shepard's birthday is February 10. He was born on February 10, 1993 and is 33 years old.
How long has Sterling Shepard been in the NFL?
2026 is Sterling Shepard's 11th NFL season; he entered the league in 2016. View his career statistics.
What teams has Sterling Shepard played for?
Sterling Shepard has played for the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.
What year did Sterling Shepard enter the NFL?
Sterling Shepard entered the NFL in 2016. 2026 is his 11th season.