Kansas wide receiver JaCorey Shepherd came out of nowhere to lead the Jayhawks' receivers in production, and he should be the go-to guy this week as well with Daymond Patterson doubtful (groin) and Christian Matthews serving a one-game suspension for violating team rules.
Shepherd will also be presented with a favorable matchup by playing Northern Illinois on Saturday. With the Jayhawk receiving corps looking so thin, he is someone to look at picking up off waivers for at least this week's game.