Sterling Shepard stats and fantasy outlook
Sterling Shepard is a wide receiver for the New York Jets. He is not on the injury report as of October 29, 2026. Next game: vs Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET (Week 8). Our model projects 2.1 PPR points in a game he plays.
- Team: New York Jets
- Position: wide receiver
- Depth chart: 6th on the New York Jets depth chart at WR
- Status for Week 8: healthy
- Next game: vs Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET (Week 8)
- Roundup Score: 22 (465th overall)
- Age: 33
- Experience: 10 seasons
Sterling Shepard stats
| Season | GP | Targets | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Carries | Rush yds | Rush TD | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 |
| 2025 | 13 | 53 | 39 | 371 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 82.0 |
Season totals, full-PPR fantasy points.
Last 3 games
| Week | Opponent | Targets | Rec | Rec yds | Carries | Rush yds | TD | Snaps | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | CHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53% | 0.0 |
| Week 3 | DET | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45% | 3.3 |
| 2025 Week 14 | NO | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57% | 1.5 |
Sterling Shepard usage and role
Depth chart: 6th on the New York Jets depth chart at WR (as of October 5).
| This season | Last 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snap share | 49% | 52% |
| Target share | 5% | 4% |
| Targets a game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Carries a game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Sterling Shepard Roundup Score and projection
Roundup Score 22 of 99, 465th overall and 161st among WRs. The score is how good he is for fantasy over the rest of the season, from his projected game, role and chance to play; it is rebuilt nightly. In a game he plays, our model projects 2.1 PPR points.
| Targets | 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Receptions | 0.8 |
| Receiving yards | 8.0 |
| Receiving touchdowns | 0.0 |
| Rushing yards | 0.2 |
New York Jets schedule
| Week | Game | Kickoff (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM |
| Week 9 | at Kansas City Chiefs | Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 PM |
| Week 10 | vs Buffalo Bills | Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 PM |
| Week 11 | at Los Angeles Chargers | Sunday, November 22 at 4:05 PM |
Latest Sterling Shepard fantasy news
Quick answers
Is Sterling Shepard playing in Week 8?
He is not on the injury report as of October 29, 2026; next game vs Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET (Week 8).
How many fantasy points is Sterling Shepard projected for?
Our model projects 2.1 PPR points in a game he plays, and puts his chance to play the next one at 85%.
What is Sterling Shepard's Roundup Score?
22 of 99, 465th overall and 161st among WRs.
Is Sterling Shepard a starter?
Not at the moment. He is 6th on the New York Jets depth chart at WR.
When is Sterling Shepard's next game?
Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET, at home against the Las Vegas Raiders.
What is Sterling Shepard averaging this season?
1.6 PPR points a game across 2 games, with 1.0 targets and 1.5 receiving yards.
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