When it comes to the New York Giants, all of the attention is centered around Odell Beckham Jr., and rightfully so.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 16: Sterling Shepard a risky play vs. Eagles
Sterling Shepard puts up solid fantasy numbers, but he’s too TD-dependent to warrant starting in your league’s championship.
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However, Sterling Shepard has quietly been one of the best NFL rookies this season, despite playing in an offense where he is far from being the focal point. In 14 games, Shepard has caught 55 passes on 89 targets for 592 yards and seven touchdowns.
That includes five scores over his last seven games. He may not put up big numbers in terms of catches and yards, but as long as he keeps getting into the end zone, he will remain a viable fantasy option.
Fantasy Impact: Yahoo! ranks Shepard as the 46th-best receiver in Week 16. He faces a Philadelphia Eagles defense on Thursday that is allowing the third-most fantasy points to receivers this season.
Even with the good matchup, you should keep Shepard on the bench this week.
