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Bills WR Khalil Shakir Surprisingly Leads NFL in Critical Stat

Khalil Shakir continues to be one of the more reliable players on the Bills roster and is leading the NFL in a surprising stat.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 2:42 PM
Bills WR Khalil Shakir Surprisingly Leads NFL in Critical Stat
Key Things to Know
  • Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir leads the NFL in separation with roughly 4.5 yards per route.
  • Jaylen Waddle and Kalif Raymond are tied for second in the metric with 4.2 yards of separation.
  • Shakir enters Week 5 tied for the Bills lead with 15 receptions and leads the team with 23 targets.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir leads the NFL in separation yards through the first four games of the season, according to data from Gridiron Stats and Info. Shakir is averaging roughly 4.5 yards of separation per route, edging out Miami Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle and Detroit Lions receiver Kalif Raymond, who are tied for second with 4.2 yards.

Writer Randy Gurzi argues that Shakir should be targeted more frequently in the Buffalo offense, noting he has 15 receptions on 23 targets while averaging 11.6 yards per catch heading into Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams.

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