Shepard caught five of 10 targets for 49 yards and carried once for a two-yard loss during Sunday's 28-10 loss to the Vikings.
Shepard set a new season high in targets, but he hauled in just half of the passes thrown his way. While the usage remained high, his 9.8 yards per catch were his second-lowest through four appearances this season. He's been peppered with 28 targets over the last three weeks, and he could find the going tough once again Thursday against the Patriots.