Rashid Shaheed

Week 16 at Los Angeles Rams

Even as the de facto WR1 in New Orleans, Rashid Shaheed saw just four targets and caught three passes for 36 yards. The crazy part is he led all wide receivers in yards but Derek Carr threw two of his three touchdown passes to tight ends. Chris Olave may be out again so Shaheed will again be the "WR1" but maybe in name only. He's a flex play at best for the fantasy semifinals against the Rams, an improving defense.

Update: Shaheed is back to the No. 2 receiver with Chris Olave playing. Shaheed takes a hit in fantasy value this week, more like a WR4 now instead of a potential WR3.

Week 10 at Minnesota Vikings

We've said Rashid Shaheed is boom-or-bust and sometimes too reliant on the big-play ability when it comes to fantasy. Last week: three catches, 22 yards. Week 8: three catches, 153 yards. That's Shaheed in a nutshell so if you play him, you're pretty much baking on one of those big plays hitting. But maybe Minnesota, and their issues at cornerback, may be a team he hits against.

Week 7 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Rashid Shaheed scored his second touchdown of the season in his best performance since Week 1. However, he hasn't caught more than three passes since Week 2. He continues to work as the deep threat for the Saints, but he's a boom-or-bust play as the third option on the outside and arguably the fourth option overall. But if you're in a pinch with the bye weeks, Shaheed may be worth a quick gamble.