Sterling Shepard

Since Mike Evans' return, Shepard has had a 21.9% target share, 1.26 YPRR (29 receiving yards per game), and a 27.1% first-read share. He has finished as the WR54 in weekly fantasy scoring in each game. I know I'll sound crazy here, but he is primed for a strong game this week. He has four red zone targets over the last two weeks and hasn't scored a touchdown, so there's some baked-in touchdown regression that's due to hit here. Also, the Raiders have been dreadful at defending the slot. Since Week 8, Las Vegas has allowed the third-most receiving yards per game, the most fantasy points per game, and the fourth-most PPR points per target to slot receivers.

Sterling Shepherd caught 4-of-7 passes for 42 yards in the Bucs' 26-23 OT win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Shepherd has now had seven targets in back-to-back games, though his yards increased from 16 to 42 in this matchup. He's a desperation flex at best, and only if the matchup is good.