Sterling Shepard

Sterling Shepard

31-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a one-year, $1.21 million contract with the Buccaneers in October of 2024.
Solid showing in OT win
WRTampa Bay Buccaneers
December 2, 2024
Shepard brought in four of seven targets for 42 yards in the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The veteran wideout tied Cade Otton for the second-most targets on the Bucs while also checking in as the runner-up to Mike Evans in receiving yards. Shepard has carved out a decent complementary niche in the Buccaneers' air attack, recording at least three catches and five targets in four of the last five games while eclipsing 40 receiving yards twice in that span. Shepard should continue drawing his fair share of one-time college teammate Baker Mayfield's attention in a Week 14 home matchup against the Raiders.
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How do Sterling Shepard's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
34.1
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.96
 
% Team Air Yards
13.9%
 
% Team Targets
9.7%
 
Avg Depth of Target
8.7 Yds
 
Catch Rate
64.1%
 
Drop Rate
5.1%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
3.1
 
% Targeted On Route
15.8%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.91
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneers 2024 WR Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
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41%
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Sunday, Dec 8th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
91.5
 
Cornerbacks
87.2
 
Safeties
94.0
 
Linebackers
100.7
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
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Height
5' 10"
 
Weight
194 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.48 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.35 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.00 sec
 
Vertical Jump
41.0 in
 
Broad Jump
123 in
 
Bench Press
20 reps
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
30.38 in
 
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Shepard recovered from a torn Achilles suffered during the 2021 season in time to play in Week 1 last year, but his campaign ended with another devastating injury when he tore his ACL in Week 3. The Giants liked his production enough, when healthy, to re-sign him during the offseason, but the "when healthy" qualification looms large because the wideout has played in more than 12 games just once since he was a rookie in 2016. There's no guarantee that Shepard will be ready to go by the opener of the coming season, and even if he is, his role is uncertain. New York is loaded with slot receivers and may prefer to give youngsters Wan'Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt more run than the 30-year-old Shepard.
Shepard played in only seven games last season, as he was hampered by a series of injuries, including a torn Achilles that ended his campaign in mid-December. The Giants are hopeful that the veteran will be ready to play by Week 1 of the coming season, and he still could have a significant role among a pass-catching corps that struggled mightily last year and didn't add any big names in the offseason. Still, Shepard has dealt with injuries in three straight campaigns and never has reached 900 receiving yards in any of his six seasons in the league, so expectations should be tempered.
Shepard missed four games early last season with a toe injury, but when healthy put up his usual modest numbers — 7.3 YPT, 66 catches and three touchdowns. At 5-10, 201, Shepard has average size, and his 4.48 40 speed is similarly middle of the road. He’s a good route runner, has reliable hands and will help quarterback Daniel Jones move the chains, but don’t expect downfield plays or much red-zone activity. Shepard is joined by former Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay this year, though Golladay will run deeper routes and see more red-zone looks, while Shepard operates from the slot and underneath. Of course, the team just drafted a faster and more explosive player in Kadarius Toney for short routes, and Darius Slayton, Evan Engram and Saquon Barkley are still around too, so there are suddenly a lot of mouths to feed in this offense.
Shepard had his worst season as a pro in 2019, partly because it was marred by two concussions, putting him at greater risk. His per-play averages in 10 games were also disappointing, though - a career-low 10.1 YPC and 6.9 YPT. That said, the 40th overall pick in 2016 is slated to be a prominent part of the offense, sharing the slot with Golden Tate and lining up outside opposite Darius Slayton. At 5-10, 201, Shepard is stout, quick and has above-average speed (4.48 40), but he's not a big-play type (only six catches for 40-plus in his entire career and none last year). Two tailwinds for the entire Giants passing game are a risk-taking young quarterback who can buy time with his legs to throw downfield and a below-average defense that's likely to provide some beneficial game flow. Shepard's a competent and reliable player when healthy, so he should be involved, but the exact pecking order among Shepard, Tate and Slayton has yet to be established in Jason Garrett's offense.
Shepard's situation might have been better had the Giants not acquired his virtual clone. With Odell Beckham Jr. gone, it looked like Shepard might be the team's undisputed top target, but the Giants quickly signed Golden Tate to a four-year deal, locking him in as the co-No. 1, likely in the slot. Tate's addition should force Shepard to the outside, where he lined up on only 30 percent of his snaps in 2018. Much like the 5-10, 197-pound Tate, Shepard is 5-10, 201, and both have above-average speed (4.48 40 for Shepard). The 25-year-old averaged a modest 8.1 YPT last year and a similarly average 13.2 YPC. He did haul in three catches for 40-plus yards, but lacks the size or deep speed to be a regular field stretcher. Shepard saw a fair amount of red-zone work - 19 targets from inside the 20 and eight inside the 10 - four of which he converted for scores. The Giants are high on Shepard - they gave him a four-year, $41 million contract extension, similar to what they paid Tate. The issues are weak quarterback play from Eli Manning and a crowded receiving corps in the short areas of the field - besides Tate and Shepard, both tight end Evan Engram and running back Saquon Barkley figure to be looking at a lot of targets in similar places. Look for Shepard to run more intermediate routes and possibly increase his efficiency, assuming Manning can still make those throws.
The Giants lost their top three wideouts, Shepard, Brandon Marshall and Odell Beckham, in Week 5 last year, and Shepard was the only one who made it back - before missing Weeks 11 and 12 with migraines. Even so, Shepard managed three 130-yard games in 11 contests, averaging a respectable 8.7 YPT despite playing in one of league's worst passing offenses. Shepard wasn't much good near the goal line - he failed to score from inside the 10 on seven targets, or inside the 20 on 11. Accordingly, he only scored twice all year, and that's despite missing Beckham for most of the season. At 5-10, 194, Shepard is on the small side, but he has a 41-inch vertical leap and a large catch radius for his height. He also has good speed (4.48 40) and is a smooth route runner with good hands. As such, he makes for a steady complement to the more explosive Beckham, and the bigger, faster Evan Engram. Just don't expect too many big plays or touchdowns, especially with uber-prospect Saquon Barkley also added to the mix.
Shepard's rookie season was a mixed bag. On one hand he caught 65 passes and scored eight times. On the other, he rarely made a big play -- six catches of 20-plus yards, none for 40 -- and averaged a paltry 6.5 YPT (36th among the league's 41 100-target WR). At 5-10, 194, Shepard is on the small side, but he has a 41-inch vertical leap and a large catch radius for his height. He also has good speed (4.48 40) and is strong and athletic for his size. Playing opposite Odell Beckham Jr. caps his upside, and it's likely to get worse this year with Brandon Marshall in the fold. Expect Shepard to operate out of the slot and run shorter routes, while Beckham stretches the field and Marshall siphons off red-zone work. As such, Shepard's more viable in PPR this year, but even that requires Eli Manning to play better than he has in recent seasons.
Shepard, a second-round pick, landed in an ideal spot, even more so if Victor Cruz isn't healthy. Playing opposite Odell Beckham Jr. ensures an easy transition where Shepard will never be the focus of defenses. Moreover, the Giants don't target Beckham with an inordinate percentage of their attempts. The Giants were also one of the league's more pass-happy teams, though that could change if their defense moves closer to league average in preventing points. At 5-10, 194, Shepard is on the small side, but plays bigger due to his 41-inch vertical and large catch radius for his height. He also has good speed (4.48 40) and is strong and athletic for a small receiver. He has upside, and even if Cruz were to return to his 2013 level, Shepard would immediately be the No. 3 receiver on a team without a good tight end.
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Does little with five catches
WRTampa Bay Buccaneers
November 25, 2024
Shepard brought in five of seven targets for 16 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-7 win over the Giants on Sunday.
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Just two touches in loss
WRTampa Bay Buccaneers
November 11, 2024
Shepard brought in one of three targets for seven yards and rushed once for three yards in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
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Good to go
WRTampa Bay Buccaneers
November 8, 2024
Shepard (hamstring/hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
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No practice Thursday
WRTampa Bay Buccaneers
Hamstring
November 7, 2024
Shepard (hamstring/hip) didn't practice Thursday.
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Dealing with pair of injuries
WRTampa Bay Buccaneers
Hamstring
November 6, 2024
Shepard was held out of Wednesday's practice due to hamstring and hip injuries.
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Should see heavy snap count Monday
WRTampa Bay Buccaneers
October 19, 2024
Shepard could be the Bucs' de facto No. 2 wide receiver for Monday's game against the Ravens if Mike Evans operates on a snap count while playing through a hamstring injury, Michael Baca of NFL.com reports.
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Evans wasn't able to practice Thursday and Friday, though he doesn't carry an injury designation after logging a limited session Saturday. Shepard played a season-high 54 offensive snaps in the Bucs' Week 6 win over the Saints, during which he caught three passes on four targets for 23 yards. In that game, Evans played just 57 percent of the Bucs' offensive snaps, and if he's on a snap count against Baltimore, Shepard should see heavy work in two-wideout sets alongside Chris Godwin.
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