Target Share
What Is Target Share in DFS?
Last updated October 2, 2026 by Ship It Nation
Target share is the percentage of a team's targets (passes thrown toward an intended receiver) that go to one player. A receiver who sees 8 of his team's 32 targets has a 25 percent target share.
Why It Matters
Targets are the raw opportunity behind catches, yards and touchdowns, and target share holds steadier week to week than fantasy points do. On DraftKings, which pays a full point per reception, a high share builds a reliable floor, and a condensed share (most targets going to one or two players) makes pairing with the quarterback easier. When a player's share climbs before his salary does, that gap is your value.
Example
Say a wide receiver has seen 9, 8 and 10 targets over three weeks while his team threw about 34 passes a game. That is roughly a 26 percent target share. His fantasy points bounced between 8 and 22 as touchdowns came and went, but his role held steady. If his salary dipped after the 8-point game, the steady volume says he is a better play than the price suggests.
Judge target share over the last three or four games, not the full season, especially after a trade, an injury or a quarterback change. The most recent role is the one you are paying for.
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Common Questions
What is a good target share for a wide receiver?
Around 25 percent or higher marks a team's clear top option, and about 20 percent is a solid starting role. The number means more on a team that throws often, since a 25 percent share of 40 passes is far more volume than the same share of 28.
Does target share include running backs and tight ends?
Yes. Target share counts every pass thrown toward any player, so running backs and tight ends have one too. It is especially useful for backs, since each catch adds a reception point on top of the yards and lifts both floor and ceiling.
Is target share or snap share more important?
Target share is closer to fantasy production. Snap share tells you a player is on the field, but a receiver can play most snaps and still see few passes. Use snap share to confirm the role, then target share to judge how much that role actually produces.