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Shaheed was another Saints rookie receiver who defied expectations last season. New Orleans rotated a plethora of options attempting to fill the Michael Thomas void, but eventually Shaheed carved out his role as an explosive threat with a high aDOT. Sure, his No. 73 fantasy rank didn't knock your socks off, but he only started six games (played 13 total), hauling in 28 receptions for 488 yards and two touchdowns. His yards per catch numbers were solid (17.4), all on low target volume (34) which is quite impressive.
He's shaping up to be the third wide receiver once again in 2023 but we should expect his numbers to rise with more play volume. Still, the return of Michael Thomas will keep Shaheed relegated to the final rounds of most fantasy drafts and he'll likely need an injury to either Olave or Thomas to become a reliable weekly starter.
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Rashid Shaheed unlikely to suit up in Week 13
Injured quad early in Week 12
By: Doug Orth | Mon Nov 27, 7:30 pm
|  | It does sound like Rashid Shaheed avoided major injury. More day-to-day than anything else, source said. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: With that said, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football believes Shaheed will not play this week. This injury comes at an inopportune for the Saints after they lost Chris Olave to a concussion in the same game and recently placed Michael Thomas on IR. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if New Orleans relies very heavily on Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill in Week 13 against the Lions.
|  Michael Thomas lands on IR
Knee injury; earliest possible return would be Week 16
By: Doug Orth | Tue Nov 21, 9:40 pm
| | Saints WR Michael Thomas is going on IR (knee), per source. (Brooke Kirchhofer on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: HC Dennis Allen hinted at this when he told reporters last week that Thomas was dealing with a significant injury. His absence figures to give Chris Olave more opportunities at the very least, although rookie A.T. Perry could benefit the most from a fantasy perspective if he replaces Thomas in the starting lineup. It is also possible Rashid Shaheed would have a slightly higher floor as well.
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