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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Shough's final stat line was 410 passing yards and 3 touchdowns, but this masked a first half where the Saints were completely shut out; he recorded a pair of interceptions and 5 sacks. The source illustrates how fantasy defense scoring doesn't always reflect real-world performance, noting that despite 30 points from the Saints, the opposing Lions finished as DST7 with 10 fantasy points thanks to sacks and turnovers.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
The source projects Shough to double Daniel Jones' fantasy production against Baltimore in Week 2. Shough finished Week 1 with 410 passing yards, three touchdowns and 23.2 fantasy points despite 56 pass attempts and three turnovers in a game where New Orleans trailed most of the contest. While the Saints' run game struggled and their defense gave up 31 points to Detroit, Shough found his rhythm after an awful start and should face a similar game script against the Ravens, who scored 31 of 41 points in the first half against Indianapolis.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Tyler Shough got off to a slow start in the Saints' season opener in Detroit but caught fire in the second half, finishing with 410 yards and three touchdowns on 56 pass attempts. Shough threw two interceptions, took five sacks and benefited from a negative game script after New Orleans fell into a 21-0 hole. Shough was QB12 in fantasy points per game last season from Week 9 through the end of the regular season, and he produced at least 17.1 fantasy points in each of his last six starts. Shough completed 67.6% of his throws, averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt and had 10 touchdown passes and six interceptions. He also averaged 16.9 rushing yards per game and had three touchdown runs. Shough has shown competence early in his career, is an aggressive downfield thrower, adds some rushing value, and Saints head coach and play-caller Kellen Moore favors a fast-paced offense. Shough faces a challenging Week 2 matchup against the Ravens in Baltimore, then gets friendlier home matchups against the Raiders and Falcons.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Shough got off to a slow start in the Saints' season opener in Detroit but caught fire in the second half, finishing with 410 yards and 3 touchdowns on 56 pass attempts, though he threw 2 interceptions and took 5 sacks. He was QB12 in fantasy points per game last season from Week 9 through the end of the regular season, producing at least 17.1 fantasy points in each of his last six starts. He completed 67.6% of his throws, averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt, had 10 touchdown passes and 6 interceptions, and averaged 16.9 rushing yards per game with 3 touchdown runs. Only one of the teams he faced in his nine starts last season, the Rams, ranked inside the top 10 in defense-adjusted value over average (DVOA) against the pass. Shough has shown competence early in his career, is an aggressive downfield thrower, adds rushing value, and Saints head coach Kellen Moore favors a fast-paced offense. He faces a challenging Week 2 matchup against the Ravens in Baltimore, then gets friendlier home matchups against the Raiders and Falcons. With Sam Darnold and Kyler Murray both going down in Week 1, there are fantasy managers in the market for quarterback help, especially in Superflex leagues.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Shough finished Week 1 with 410 yards and three touchdowns on 56 pass attempts despite slow start, throwing two interceptions and taking five sacks while benefiting from negative game script after Saints fell into 21-0 hole. He was QB12 in fantasy points per game from Week 9 through end of regular season last year, producing at least 17.1 fantasy points in each of his last six starts. He completed 67.6% of throws, averaged 7.3 yards per attempt, had 10 touchdown passes and six interceptions, and added 16.9 rushing yards per game with three rushing touchdowns. However, only one team he faced last season (Rams) ranked inside top 10 in DVOA against the pass. He's an aggressive downfield thrower who adds rushing value in Kellen Moore's fast-paced offense. Faces challenging Week 2 matchup against Ravens but gets friendlier home matchups against Raiders and Falcons.NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026
Tyler Shough threw for 410 passing yards and three touchdown passes against the Lions' defense on Sunday, demonstrating Detroit's pass defense vulnerability.NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026
Shough is the Saints' quarterback and has Chris Olave as his favorite target.PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026
Shough has shown competence early in his career; he's an aggressive downfield thrower who adds rushing value (16.9 rushing yards per game and 3 touchdown runs last season). Saints head coach and play-caller Kellen Moore favors a fast-paced offense. Shough faces a challenging Week 2 matchup against the Ravens in Baltimore, then gets friendlier home matchups against the Raiders and Falcons. With Sam Darnold and Kyler Murray both going down in Week 1, there are going to be fantasy managers in the market for quarterback help, especially in superflex leagues.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Shough finished the Saints' Week 1 game in Detroit with 410 yards and 3 touchdowns on 56 pass attempts, though he threw 2 interceptions and took 5 sacks. He was QB12 in fantasy points per game last season from Week 9 through the end of the regular season, producing at least 17.1 fantasy points in each of his last six starts. He completed 67.6% of his throws, averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt, had 10 touchdown passes and 6 interceptions, and added rushing value with 16.9 rushing yards per game and 3 touchdown runs.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Tyler Shough got off to a slow start in the Saints' season opener in Detroit but caught fire in the second half, finishing with 410 yards and three touchdowns on 56 pass attempts. Shough threw two interceptions, took five sacks and benefited from a negative game script after New Orleans fell into a 21-0 hole. Shough was QB12 in fantasy points per game last season from Week 9 through the end of the regular season, and he produced at least 17.1 fantasy points in each of his last six starts. Shough completed 67.6% of his throws, averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt and had 10 touchdown passes and six interceptions. He also averaged 16.9 rushing yards per game and had three touchdown runs. Shough has shown competence early in his career, is an aggressive downfield thrower, adds some rushing value, and Saints head coach Kellen Moore favors a fast-paced offense. Shough faces a challenging Week 2 matchup against the Ravens in Baltimore, then gets friendlier home matchups against the Raiders and Falcons.PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026
Shough threw for 410 yards and three touchdowns on 56 pass attempts in Week 1 against the Lions despite an ugly first half. Going into Week 2, the Saints are 7.5-point underdogs to the Ravens, a similar underdog spot to Week 1 (7-point underdogs). Poniatowski expects another game where Shough will need to pass the ball a lot with the Saints likely playing from behind, making him a good plug-and-play streaming option for Week 2.PositiveValueSep 13, 2026
Shough at $5,600 on DraftKings is a solid value pick in a high-total matchup (49.5 implied total). Over his last six starts last season, he averaged 20.1 fantasy points per game with a worst weekly finish of QB16; each of those games had 35+ point totals. He averaged 259.2 passing yards and 25.5 rushing yards per contest during that stretch. The Lions' offense under Dan Campbell will score points and put Shough in a pass-heavy scheme, making this a good game to stack players from both teams in GPP contests.PositiveValueSep 12, 2026
Despite the heavy ownership expected on Jahmyr Gibbs, Tyler Shough offers a prime opportunity to differentiate from the field as the higher-rostered quarterback in this matchup should be Jared Goff. This game offers one of the highest point totals on the slate, and the Saints will be chasing points. Stacking Shough is extremely straightforward with Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson as the only viable receiving options. Shough also showed solid rushing upside last year.PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026
Tyler Shough is positioned for a potentially elite Week 1 performance against Detroit's secondary, which will be without both starting safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. In Weeks 12-18 last year, Shough was QB6 in fantasy points per game while averaging 25 rushing yards per game (a pace that would have ranked 12th-best for the full season). Among 30 qualifying quarterbacks in that span, he ranked 12th in yards per attempt and highly accurate throw rate, ninth in hero throw rate, and seventh in passing yards per game. Detroit ranked 15th in passing success rate allowed while giving up the fifth-most yards per attempt and 14th-highest CPOE, creating favorable conditions for Shough to post QB1 numbers.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Shough is projected as only QB18 but the source predicts he will finish as a top-10 quarterback in Week 1. He flashed fantasy utility last season and is attached to a fantasy-friendly Saints offense under Kellen Moore, who had New Orleans playing at the NFL's fastest pace. From Week 15-18, the Saints had a 5% pass rate over expected (PROE), tied for third-highest. Shough also has a favorable matchup against Detroit's defense, which yielded the 10th-most fantasy points per game (19.0) to quarterbacks in 2025. In a potential shootout at Ford Field, Shough is expected to produce top-10 quarterback numbers.NegativeValueSep 11, 2026
Listed as GPP Only pick for DET vs. NO matchup, indicating a tournament-specific play rather than a core cash-game recommendation.PositiveMatchupSep 11, 2026
Shough faces Detroit in Week 1 without starting safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, creating a favorable matchup. Last year in Weeks 12-18, he was QB6 in fantasy points per game while averaging 25 rushing yards per game (12th-best pace for the season). Over that span, he ranked 12th in yards per attempt and highly accurate throw rate, 9th in hero throw rate, and 7th in passing yards per game. Detroit ranked 15th in passing success rate allowed while giving up the 5th-most yards per attempt and 14th-highest CPOE. The source projects Shough could post QB1 numbers in Week 1.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Shough is a fantasy-friendly option in Week 1 against Detroit. He'll likely be forced to air it out often to keep pace with Detroit's juggernaut offense, evidenced by the game's spread. Shough isn't immobile; he averaged 15.8 rushing yards per game, scored three rushing touchdowns, and handled 38.5% of the team's rushes inside the five-yard line in his 11 starts in 2026.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
Shough will face Detroit's secondary in Week 1 without both starting safeties (Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch). In Weeks 12-18 last year, Shough was QB6 in fantasy points per game while averaging 25 rushing yards per game—a pace that would have ranked 12th-best for the full season. Among 30 qualifying quarterbacks in that span, he ranked 12th in yards per attempt and highly accurate throw rate, ninth in hero throw rate, and seventh in passing yards per game. Detroit ranked 15th in passing success rate allowed while giving up the fifth-most yards per attempt and 14th-highest completion percentage over expected. Shough could post QB1 numbers in Week 1.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Tyler Shough finishes as a top-five fantasy quarterback in 2026. After taking over in Week 9 last season, he finished QB12 in fantasy points per game, averaging 17.2 points over nine starts with 2,256 passing yards, 10 passing touchdowns, 174 rushing yards, and three rushing scores. Jay Henry Ocho projects a significant touchdown jump in his second season under Kellen Moore, citing New Orleans' second-fastest pace in neutral game situations and productive receivers including Chris Olave (29% target share, 18.8 PPR average in eight games together) and Juwan Johnson (77 catches, 889 yards). Shough goes from a late-round second quarterback to an every-week starter who finishes ahead of several quarterbacks drafted much earlier.PositiveMatchupSep 9, 2026
Shough faces Detroit's weak secondary in a game with one of the week's highest projected totals (49.5 points). The Lions will be missing key defensive pieces like Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph. If Shough can replicate his Week 10+ average of 18.6 fantasy points per game from last season, a QB1 finish is in range.PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026
Shough will have had the offseason catered to him, unlike last season when reps were split heavily between him and Spencer Rattler, who started as the Saints' QB1. With another year of familiarity in Kellen Moore's play-fast scheme and no increased competition, Shough should provide stability for Chris Olave.PositiveMatchupSep 9, 2026
Shough will attack a Detroit secondary missing both starting safeties (Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch) in Week 1. In Weeks 12-18 last year, he was QB6 in fantasy points per game while averaging 25 rushing yards per game (12th-best pace for full season). Among 30 qualifying QBs in that span, he was 12th in yards per attempt and highly accurate throw rate, ninth in hero throw rate, and seventh in passing yards per game. Detroit ranked 15th in passing success rate allowed while giving up the fifth-most yards per attempt and 14th-highest CPOE. The source projects Shough could post QB1 numbers in Week 1.PositiveMatchupSep 8, 2026
Tyler Shough showed some late-season flashes but remains a defense streaming target. In 10 starts beginning Week 8 last year, he led the Saints to more than 20 points only twice and took a fantasy defense-friendly 3.1 sacks per game, making Detroit a solid Week 1 defense pick against New Orleans.NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026
Shough is entering his second year as the Saints quarterback after his rookie season, during which Juwan Johnson finished as TE3 in games they played together.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Saints QB was QB12 in fantasy points per game after taking over as starter in Week 9 of 2025. Has playable home matchups against Raiders and Falcons in Weeks 3-4, making him a potential pivot for Justin Herbert and Matthew Stafford managers; Herbert faces tough road matchups in Buffalo and Seattle in Weeks 3-4, while Stafford has brutal road matchups versus Broncos and Eagles. Waiver wire value: $1 true value, $2 desperate need, $0 budget-minded.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Shough will attack a Detroit secondary missing both starting safeties (Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch) in Week 1. Last year in Weeks 12-18, he was QB6 in fantasy points per game while averaging 25 rushing yards per game—a pace that would have ranked 12th-best for the full season. In Weeks 12-18 among 30 qualifying quarterbacks, he was 12th in yards per attempt and highly accurate throw rate, ninth in hero throw rate, and seventh in passing yards per game. Detroit ranked 15th in passing success rate allowed while giving up the fifth-most yards per attempt and 14th-highest CPOE in Weeks 12-18. The source projects Shough could post QB1 numbers in Week 1.PositiveValueSep 8, 2026
After taking over as the Saints' starter in Week 9 of 2025, Shough was QB12 in fantasy points per game over the rest of the season. He has very playable home matchups against the Raiders and Falcons in Weeks 3-4, making him a potential pivot for Justin Herbert and Matthew Stafford managers. Herbert has tough road matchups in Buffalo and Seattle in Weeks 3-4, while Stafford has brutal road matchups versus the Broncos and Eagles.PositiveMatchupSep 8, 2026
Shough faces a Detroit Lions defense that surrendered 19.1 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks (ninth-most in the NFL) and allowed the sixth-most passing touchdowns (30) last season. The Lions will also be without both starting safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Josep for at least the first month.NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026
Shough won't have Jordyn Tyson for at least the first four weeks of the season because of a hamstring injury, removing one of his receiving options.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Shough ranked as QB4 over the final six weeks of his rookie year, averaging 20.1 fantasy points per game despite lacking a legitimate No. 2 wide receiver and having under 36 pass attempts in 66.7% of contests; he had four top-12 weekly finishes during that span. The source identifies him as one of their favorite streaming options for Week 1.PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
Shough, a second-round draft pick, was a pleasant surprise as a rookie and enters 2026 as New Orleans' undisputed starter. After Spencer Rattler started the first eight games in 2025, Shough took over in Week 9 and guided the Saints to a 5-4 record. From Week 9 through the regular season, Shough was QB12 in fantasy points per game and produced at least 17.1 fantasy points in each of his last six starts. He completed 67.6% of his throws, averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt, had 10 TD passes and six interceptions, and averaged 16.9 rushing yards per game with three TD runs. Pat Fitzmaurice notes only one team Shough faced (Rams) ranked inside the top 10 in DVOA against the pass, and the Saints should have an easy schedule again in 2026.NegativeProjectionSep 7, 2026
Ranked QB20 in 2026 draft rankings with 253 projected passing yards and +34 differential; ADP rank 132.PositiveSleeperSep 7, 2026
Shough was a pleasant surprise as a second-round pick rookie for New Orleans and enters 2026 as the Saints' undisputed starter. After Spencer Rattler started the first eight games in 2025, Shough took over in Week 9 and guided the team to a 5-4 record, finishing QB12 in fantasy points per game from Week 9 through season's end with at least 17.1 fantasy points in each of his last six starts. The 26-year-old completed 67.6% of throws, averaged 7.3 yards per attempt, had 10 TD passes and six interceptions, and averaged 16.9 rushing yards per game with three TD runs. Pat Fitzmaurice notes only one team Shough faced (Rams) ranked top 10 in DVOA against the pass, and the Saints should have an easy schedule again in 2026.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Shough closed out the season as one of the most productive quarterbacks in the league, scoring at least 17 fantasy points in each of the final six weeks. He is currently being drafted around pick 160 but would be on pace for a top-10 finish given the pace he closed out the season with. The source emphasizes that the price is definitely right for a player who can outperform his preseason ADP by over 100 spots.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Tyler Shough is going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms and has either a track record of top-12 quarterback play, real rushing upside, or both; the strategy is to draft two of these later options with the expectation that if even one hits, you've captured elite production at a fraction of the draft capital.PositiveBustSep 5, 2026
Despite JJ Zachariason consensus on Shough as a true breakout candidate for 2026, JJ Zachariason is skeptical. Shough's 5-4 record and late-season success (post-Week 11 bye) came against horrific defenses, and New Orleans faces a tougher schedule in 2026. Key concerns include: Jordyn Tyson sidelined with a hamstring injury expected to cost multiple months; Chris Olave one concussion away from potential career-altering injury; and a league-average offensive line at best. While offseason acquisitions like Travis Etienne Jr. and draft picks (Oscar Delp, Bryce Lance) were meant to bolster the offense, if Etienne and Alvin Kamara dominate rushing duties, Shough's passing statistics suffer. Across 11 games last season, he threw multiple touchdowns just twice, suggesting limited upside.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Tyler Shough is cited by TJ Horgan as offering rushing upside as a late-round quarterback alternative to Josh Allen, representing better value at the position.PositiveBreakoutSep 5, 2026
Shough, a second-round 2025 draft pick, took over as the Saints' undisputed starter in Week 9 after Spencer Rattler started the first eight games, guiding New Orleans to a 5-4 record down the stretch. From Week 9 through the regular season, Shough was QB12 in fantasy points per game and produced at least 17.1 fantasy points in each of his last six starts. The 26-year-old completed 67.6% of his throws, averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt, 10 TD passes and six interceptions, and averaged 16.9 rushing yards per game with three TD runs. Pat Fitzmaurice notes only one of the nine teams Shough faced (the Rams) ranked inside the top 10 in DVOA against the pass, and the Saints drafted WR Jordyn Tyson No. 8 overall to support him, though Tyson will miss significant early-season time with a hamstring injury.NegativeValueSep 5, 2026
Tyler Shough ranked QB19 in FantasyPros' consensus expert rankings for 2026; positioned as a mid-tier quarterback option.NegativeRoleSep 4, 2026
Shough is an unproven quarterback for the Saints, creating a volatile offensive outlook that increases the injury risk profile of Chris Olave at his ADP of 26.NegativeProjectionSep 4, 2026
Tyler Shough ranked QB20 in Superflex fantasy football draft rankings for 2026.NegativeValueSep 3, 2026
Tyler Shough is trending down with a -13 ADP movement, indicating significant decline in draft interest for the New Orleans quarterback.NegativeValueSep 3, 2026
Tyler Shough ranks QB20 but has fallen 13 spots in ADP, appearing on the trending-down list; the significant decline reflects substantial loss of market confidence.PositiveProjectionSep 3, 2026
Shough was a second-round draft pick who impressed as a rookie starter for New Orleans after taking over in Week 9. He guided the Saints to a 5-4 record down the stretch and was QB12 in fantasy points per game from Week 9 through the regular season, producing at least 17.1 fantasy points in each of his last six starts. Shough completed 67.6% of his throws, averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt, had 10 TD passes and six interceptions, and averaged 16.9 rushing yards per game with three TD runs. Pat Fitzmaurice notes only one team he faced (Rams) ranked inside the top 10 in DVOA against the pass, and the Saints should have an easy schedule again in 2026.PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Shough, a second-round draft pick, was a pleasant surprise for New Orleans as a rookie and now enters 2026 as the Saints' undisputed starter. After Spencer Rattler started the first eight games in 2025, Shough took over in Week 9 and guided the team to a 5-4 record down the stretch. He was QB12 in fantasy points per game from Week 9 through the regular season and produced at least 17.1 fantasy points in each of his last six starts. Shough completed 67.6% of his throws, averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt, had 10 TD passes and six interceptions, and averaged 16.9 rushing yards per game with three TD runs. Only one of the teams he faced (Rams) ranked inside the top 10 in DVOA against the pass. The Saints should have an easy schedule again in 2026.PositiveProjectionSep 1, 2026
Pat Fitzmaurice highlights Shough as a late-round target after his impressive 2025 rookie campaign. Shough took over as Saints starter in Week 9 and posted a 5-4 record, averaging QB12 fantasy points per game from Week 9 through season's end with at least 17.1 fantasy points in each of his last six starts. He completed 67.6% of passes, averaged 7.3 yards per attempt, posted 10 TD passes and six interceptions, and added 16.9 rushing yards per game with three rushing TDs. Only one opponent (Rams) ranked top-10 in pass DVOA, and the Saints drafted WR Jordyn Tyson No. 8 overall to support him, though Tyson will miss early-season time with a hamstring injury.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
Tyler Shough is ranked QB20 in superflex fantasy football draft rankings with an ADP of 19 and a projected range of 87 picks.PositiveProjectionAug 31, 2026
Tyler Shough is a wonderful late-round quarterback who could be a QB1 in 2026. In Weeks 12-18 of 2025, Shough was QB6 in fantasy points per game while averaging 25 rushing yards per game—a mark that would have placed him 12th-best for a full season. Over that same span, among 30 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranked 12th in yards per attempt and highly accurate throw rate, ninth in hero throw rate, and seventh in passing yards per game.PositiveSleeperAug 31, 2026
Shough is a wonderful late-round quarterback sleeper who could be a QB1 in 2026. Last year in Weeks 12-18, he was the QB6 in fantasy points per game while averaging 25 rushing yards per game, a mark that would have placed him 12th-best had he maintained it for the entire season. In that span, among 30 qualifying quarterbacks, Shough ranked 12th in yards per attempt and highly accurate throw rate, ninth in hero throw rate, and seventh in passing yards per game (per Fantasy Points Data). With Travis Etienne, Bryce Lance, Oscar Delp, and Jordyn Tyson added to the Saints offensive firepower this offseason, the Saints offense is expected to take another leap, and Shough's strong finish to last season suggests he is primed for the task.NegativeProjectionAug 31, 2026
Tyler Shough ranked QB20 in 2026 draft rankings with ADP of 88 and projected 290 yards, 28 touchdowns.PositiveSleeperAug 28, 2026
Shough is positioned as a late-round QB1 candidate for 2026. In Weeks 12-18 last season, he finished QB6 in fantasy points per game while averaging 25 rushing yards per game (which would have ranked 12th-best for a full season). Over that span, among 30 qualifying QBs, Shough ranked 12th in yards per attempt and highly accurate throw rate, ninth in hero throw rate, and seventh in passing yards per game. With Travis Etienne, Bryce Lance, Oscar Delp, and Jordyn Tyson added to New Orleans' offensive firepower, Derek Brown expects the Saints offense to take another leap if Shough maintains his strong finish form.NegativeProjectionAug 28, 2026
Tyler Shough ranked QB20 in superflex draft rankings with ADP of 87 overall.NegativeValueAug 27, 2026
Shough is listed as an alternative QB option to Jordan Love for late-round targeting.PositiveSleeperAug 25, 2026
Suppressed in 2025 and pointed sharply upward. Over Weeks 12 through 18 as a rookie, Shough was QB6 in points per game with a real rushing contribution, and the Saints added offensive firepower around him. The source calls him a wonderful late-round quarterback who could return QB1 weeks at a last-pick price.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Shough has some mobility and nice pass-catchers with Chris Olave at the top of the Saints depth chart; the source added him in Round 12 as insurance in the quarterback room.NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026
Tyler Shough ranked QB20 in 2026 draft rankings with 88 ADP, 287 projected passing yards, 129.7 projected points, 24.1 yards per attempt, 23 attempts, and 133 ranking.NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026
Ranked QB20 in 2026 draft rankings with ADP of 88 and projected points of 287.PositiveValueAug 22, 2026
Tyler Shough is drafted in Round 6 as a Superflex option. Richard Janvrin stacks Shough with Chris Olave, noting that with Josh Allen as his QB1, Shough provides a solid Superflex fill. Shough has Olave as a top target and can also scramble if needed.PositiveProjectionAug 22, 2026
Shough, a second-round pick in 2025, took over as the Saints' starter in Week 9 and guided New Orleans to a 5-4 record down the stretch. He finished QB12 in fantasy points per game from Week 9 through the regular season and produced at least 17.1 fantasy points in each of his last six starts. Over nine starts, Shough completed 67.6% of his throws, averaged 7.3 yards per attempt, had 10 TD passes and six interceptions, and averaged 16.9 rushing yards per game with three rushing touchdowns. Only one team he faced (Rams) ranked inside the top 10 in DVOA against the pass. The Saints drafted WR Jordyn Tyson No. 8 overall to support Shough, though Tyson will miss significant early-season time with a hamstring injury.NegativeProjectionAug 22, 2026
Tyler Shough ranked QB21 in FantasyPros' most accurate expert consensus rankings with an ADP of 108 and consensus rank of 184; projected for 136.4 fantasy points with 16.4 projected touchdowns.PositiveSleeperAug 21, 2026
Shough, a second-round 2025 draft pick, emerged as New Orleans' undisputed starter after taking over in Week 9 and posting a 5-4 record. From Week 9 through the regular season, he finished QB12 in fantasy points per game and produced at least 17.1 fantasy points in each of his last six starts. The 26-year-old completed 67.6% of his throws, averaged 7.3 yards per attempt, 10 TD passes and six interceptions, plus 16.9 rushing yards per game with three TD runs. Pat Fitzmaurice notes only one of Shough's nine opponents (Rams) ranked top-10 in DVOA against the pass, and the Saints should have an easy schedule again in 2026. ECR of 21 vs. ADP of 20 reflects expert confidence. His half-season performance and favorable schedule support sleeper appeal.NegativeValueAug 21, 2026
Shough is ranked QB20 with an ADP of 121, showing a 5-spot fall from his previous ranking but a 29-spot rise in his week-over-week change, indicating strong recent positive market momentum despite overall decline.NegativeValueAug 21, 2026
Tyler Shough ranked QB20 with -5 recent ADP movement; positioned at 126 overall with +29 week-over-week shift, indicating recent downward pressure despite longer-term gains.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
Shough is a tier-6 sixth or seventh-round Superflex pick, ideally a No. 2 or No. 3 quarterback on Superflex rosters. The second-round rookie was QB12 in fantasy points per game from Week 9 through the end of the 2025 regular season, and he produced at least 17.1 fantasy points in each of his last six starts. Shough faced an easy schedule, so it's possible he's in for Year 2 regression. But Shough has a talented WR duo in Chris Olave and rookie Jordyn Tyson, and Saints head coach Kellen Moore is a well-regarded playcaller who favors a snappy pace.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Tyler Shough ranked QB20 in FantasyPros draft rankings with ADP of 88, projected to score 255 points with 127.9 PPR average and 20.4 points per game; ADP is 30 spots below consensus ranking, indicating significant undervaluation.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
Shough is projected to finish as a top-10 QB despite being drafted as a QB2. The source cites his late-season performance (18.6 PPG from Week 10 onward, tying Dak Prescott for QB8), added weapons in Jordyn Tyson (first-round draft pick), and underrated rushing ability (QB10 in total rushing yards from Week 10 to season's end with the fifth-most attempts). With another year in Kellen Moore's offense, Shough is positioned to outperform his QB2 draft position and finish as a QB1.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Tyler Shough is ranked ahead of Kyler Murray on FantasyPros consensus, making him a preferable quarterback option to Murray at Fantrax's inflated ADP of 118th overall.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Shough ranks QB19 in consensus and QB17 by projection at 287 points, drawing modest but real confidence from the projections. The rookie was a pleasant surprise for New Orleans down the stretch, taking over in Week 9 and finishing as QB12 in fantasy points per game the rest of the way, clearing 17 points in each of his final six starts. He enters 2026 as the undisputed starter with a full offseason to build on that momentum. The projections see a usable streamer with a stable floor.NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
Tyler Shough ranked QB20 in superflex fantasy football draft rankings with ADP of 18 and projected points of 152.NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
Ranked QB20 in superflex format with 18 games projected, 152 passing attempts, 49.2 yards per attempt, and 16 touchdowns.PositiveProjectionAug 16, 2026
Shough was a league winner last year, ranking as the QB6 over the final six weeks, averaging 21.9 fantasy points per game. The Saints improved the offensive line by signing David Edwards and added Travis Etienne Jr., Jordyn Tyson, and Bryce Lance to complement Chris Olave, giving Shough several weapons in the passing game.PositiveBreakoutAug 16, 2026
Shough was a league winner last year, ranking as the QB6 over the final six weeks and averaging 21.9 fantasy points per game. More importantly, the Saints made him a massive fantasy winner this offseason. They improved the offensive line by signing David Edwards and also added Travis Etienne Jr., Jordyn Tyson, and Bryce Lance to go with Chris Olave, giving Shough several options in the passing game.PositiveValueAug 15, 2026
Tyler Shough is ranked QB21 in expert consensus with an ADP of 106 and consensus rank of 127; his ADP is 20 spots lower than consensus rank, indicating he is undervalued relative to expert consensus.PositiveValueAug 15, 2026
Ranked QB21 in FantasyPros consensus draft rankings with ADP of 146 overall; consensus projection of 106 points with 12-point standard deviation; ADP is 20 picks lower than consensus ranking, suggesting undervaluation relative to expert consensus.PositiveProjectionAug 14, 2026
Tyler Shough is a wonderful late-round quarterback who could be a QB1 in 2026. In Weeks 12-18 last year, Shough was QB6 in fantasy points per game while averaging 25 rushing yards per game, a mark that would have placed him 12th-best for the full season. In that span, among 30 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranked 12th in yards per attempt and highly accurate throw rate, ninth in hero throw rate, and seventh in passing yards per game. With Travis Etienne, Bryce Lance, Oscar Delp, and Jordyn Tyson added to the offensive firepower this offseason, the Saints offense is expected to take another leap if Shough is up to the task, which his strong finish to last season suggests he is primed for.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Tyler Shough gained 2 spots in ADP rankings, marking him as a riser; his QB20 ranking reflects improved draft sentiment for the New Orleans quarterback.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Tyler Shough (NO) has ADP of QB20 and is recommended as a QB2 target in superflex leagues; he was a league winner last year, ranking as QB4 over the final six weeks and averaging 20.1 fantasy points per game with four top-12 weekly finishes despite totaling 35 or fewer pass attempts in 66.7% of contests. The Saints improved his situation by signing David Edwards on the offensive line and adding Travis Etienne Jr., Jordyn Tyson, and Bryce Lance to the passing game alongside Chris Olave.PositiveSleeperAug 14, 2026
Shough is a wonderful late-round quarterback sleeper who could be a QB1 in 2026. In Weeks 12-18 last year, he was QB6 in fantasy points per game while averaging 25 rushing yards per game, a mark that would have placed him 12th-best for the full season. Among 30 qualifying quarterbacks in that span, he ranked 12th in yards per attempt and highly accurate throw rate, ninth in hero throw rate, and seventh in passing yards per game. With Travis Etienne, Bryce Lance, Oscar Delp, and Jordyn Tyson added to the Saints offensive firepower this offseason, the Saints offense is expected to take another leap if Shough is up to the task, which his strong finish to last season suggests he is primed for.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Ranked QB20 in superflex fantasy football draft rankings with an ADP of 66 and projected scoring of 48.5 points per game.