Khalil Shakir is a beloved player in Buffalo, an absolutely dependable slot receiver for the Bills.
He's not much of a touchdown scorer, though. His work mostly happens in the middle of the field on short routes.
That being said, there's a reason for the Bills to get Shakir in the end zone in Week 18 against the Jets, even without a lot else to play for.
If Shakir gets to five receiving touchdowns this season, his salary for 2026 increases by $150,000.
So far, Shakir has four touchdowns.
He hasn't yet had a season in his career with five TDs, but he's on the doorstep here. If the Bills get close, don't be surprised if they try to find a way to get him a pass in the end zone.
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The Jets last week allowed receiving touchdowns to five different New England Patriots, so their secondary isn't exactly firing on all cylinders.
The Bills are probably looking at a week without Josh Allen. He's battling injury, and there isn't enough seeding incentive to risk putting him out there.
That means Shakir will likely be counting on backup Mitchell Trubisky to get him this fifth touchdown.
And once Shakir gets it, he might get some time on the sideline, too, before a playoff game next week. He'd certainly have a smile on his face if he gets a respite after a touchdown.
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