Rashid Shaheed

After two strong games back-to-back, Shaheed faceplanted last week with one target and zero receptions. Yes, he did score on a 58-yard punt return and had 31 rushing yards, but that's flukey production and not something that anyone should be chasing. Since Week 14, Shaheed has had a 13% target share with 47 receiving yards per game, 1.88 yards per route run, and an 18% first-read share. In those three games, he has had one red zone target and three deep targets. Shaheed could pop off with a solid performance this week, and it wouldn't surprise me. He's a viable flex play this week. Since Week 12, Carolina has allowed the ninth-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.

Rashid Shaheed failed to record a reception on his only target during Thursday's overtime win over Los Angeles, but he proved pivotal to the result with his special teams play. The speedster ignited a run of 16 unanswered fourth-quarter points with a 58-yard punt return touchdown and added a 31-yard run on the offense's very next play.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the explosive highlights, Shaheed remains a tertiary option in a run-heavy scheme where Sam Darnold focuses heavily on Jaxon Smith-Njigba. With the Seahawks holding a 12-3 record, this low-volume usage is unlikely to shift for the Week 17 matchup against the Panthers.