Khalil Shakir

Khalil Shakir caught 6-of-7 targets for 67 yards in the Bills’ AFC Divisional Round win over the Ravens.

Shakir is the only Bills’ pass catcher to tally more than three receptions and/or 15 receiving yards, functioning as Allen’s clear-cut most trusted receiver. Shakir’s best play occurred on the Bills’ first offensive drive when he snuck past his coverage defender on a seam-stretching route before spinning around in time to make a leaping catch over the trailing Raven’s head. A few plays later, Shakir made a key block that preserved a rushing lane for Ray Davis on the latter’s two-yard touchdown. Shakir was expected to handle punt return duties with KR/PR Brandon Codrington (hamstring) inactive but the Ravens never punted. Shakir will play a key role against the Chiefs next week.