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Yahoo Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Tyler Shough
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All Yahoo Fantasy Football insights about Tyler Shough
PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Shough totaled 410 passing yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions against the Lions in Week 1, nearly pulling off the comeback victory. While he lacks rushing upside compared to Willis, he makes up for it with his arm in a favorable game script.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Tyler Shough is ranked No. 17 in Week 2 fantasy quarterback rankings, facing Baltimore; status should be double-checked before kickoff.PositiveValueSep 15, 2026
Shough is highlighted as a leading quarterback add for Week 2 waiver wire, indicating he is available and represents a viable streaming or pickup option.PositiveSleeperSep 11, 2026
Shough posted 18 fantasy points or more in each of his final six games last season and is rostered in only 40% of leagues this season. The Lions allowed the 9th most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks last season (18.2) and have a bad secondary, putting Shough in a good spot for Week 1 with a 49.5 over/under.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Shough was QB4 over the final six weeks of 2025 and is expected to continue that trajectory in a high-scoring Week 1 opener at Detroit; the Lions are down three secondary pieces and the game features a 49.5-point total, one of the highest of the week.PositiveSleeperSep 10, 2026
Saints QB Shough (40% rostered) finished last season strong with six consecutive starts posting QB12, QB6, QB16, QB16, QB9, QB4 finishes. Head coach Kellen Moore runs a faster-tempo offense that boosts volume; Shough has solid pass-catchers in WR Chris Olave (star) and TE Juwan Johnson (underrated). The Week 1 matchup at Detroit is favorable: game total is 50.5 (highest on the slate) and the Lions will be without impact safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph for at least a month.PositiveBreakoutSep 9, 2026
Depending on your games-played slider, Shough was a top-five fantasy QB over the final five games of the 2025 season—an outcome the source never expected even in a small-sample size. The source would not be surprised if this was a two-steps-forward, one-step-back situation, especially with first-rounder Jordyn Tyson on the shelf to begin the year, but Shough has already earned no-brainer superflex status.PositiveBreakoutSep 9, 2026
The source notes Shough popped at the end of 2025, suggesting potential breakout upside for Saints receivers in 2026.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Ranked 22nd in the source's Week 1 fantasy QB rankings, playing on the road at Detroit.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
Tyler Shough ranks twenty-first in the source's Top 32 QB rankings for 2026 fantasy football, indicating lower-mid tier quarterback projection.NegativeMatchupSep 4, 2026
Tyler Shough leads the Saints offense in Week 1 against the Lions at home; while the source likes Shough and Kellen Moore's offense, the Saints will be on the road without Alvin Kamara and Jordyn Tyson, facing a Lions team that can score quickly, creating a difficult matchup that could get out of hand.PositiveBreakoutSep 4, 2026
Shough, the Saints rookie QB, ranked QB5 over the last five games of last season, averaging 20 fantasy points per game; with a full offseason in Kellen Moore's quick, pass-first offense and rushing upside, he should be ready to produce useful fantasy points from Week 1.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Tyler Shough is identified by Joel Smyth as a late-round high-volume QB2 with money value; Smyth recommends targeting these high-volume QB2s in rounds 3-5 rather than reaching for QB early.PositiveBreakoutSep 1, 2026
Tyler Shough is identified by the source as having definite upside scenarios in 2026. The source notes that Shough was wildly underrated last year and should have a better offense around him in 2026, suggesting his 2025 performance was suppressed by offensive talent and he could improve with better supporting cast.PositiveSleeperSep 1, 2026
Shough flashed in his nine starts for the Saints in 2025, particularly as a scrambler, racking up 186 yards and three touchdowns on 45 carries. The source identifies him as an intriguing sleeper, especially after the Saints upgraded their offensive line with David Edwards and added Jordyn Tyson to boost their receiving corps.NegativeProjectionAug 30, 2026
Ranked 22nd overall in Tier V – The Upside Guys; positioned as a QB with upside potential for 2026 fantasy drafts.PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026
Tyler Shough took over offensive duties for the Saints late last season and produced a strong finish that has generated high hopes for the team heading into the current season; the source notes there are 'high hopes for the Saints heading into this season thanks to a strong finish to last year after handing the offensive reins to quarterback Tyler Shough.'PositiveValueAug 28, 2026
The source ranks Shough at 142, while Sleeper ranks him at 182, indicating the source views him as undervalued relative to Sleeper's consensus by 40 spots.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
Pianowski is bullish on Shough as the Saints QB. Head coach Kellen Moore is viewed as the right answer. The Saints play at a fast pace, squeezing in extra snaps. Shough is a nice depth QB option for fantasy, though Pianowski would feel better if Jordyn Tyson were healthy.PositiveValueAug 25, 2026
Tyler Shough offers better value than Jaxson Dart as a second-year passer with mobility and efficiency concerns, drafted about three rounds later. Chris Allen prefers Shough over Dart despite similar profiles, citing the significant ADP discount.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
Shough is a Year 1 QB entering 2026 and is positioned to benefit from the historical trend that shows rookie struggles are real, but the sophomore bump is strong for the 91% who don't dominate out of the gate. The source notes that with so much unknown about young quarterbacks, they are often well under drafted compared to their range of outcomes, making Shough a good bet in Superflex leagues.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
The source believes late-round quarterback is exceptionally viable this year and recommends stacking Shough with another passer to get through the season; Shough was a top-nine quarterback in fantasy from Week 10 on last year both because he's a solid rusher and was seventh in adjusted yards per attempt. His production passes the smell test, and the Saints offense is on a clear upward trajectory.PositiveSleeperAug 12, 2026
Tyler Shough is the source's primary late-round QB target at 129.8 ADP. The source has believed in the Saints offense since Week 15 of last year; Shough sat at league average in EPA per dropback and passing success rate with Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele, and Kevin Austin as receivers. He now gets Jordyn Tyson and a full season with HC Kellen Moore to improve system comfort. While Shough was one of only 10 starters with a rushing rate above 10.0% in the back half of last year, the source prioritizes his proficiency as a thrower when searching for late-round starter value.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
Shough at 129.8 ADP is a late-round QB target; the source notes it has been a believer in the Saints offense since around Week 15 of last year, and Shough sat at league average EPA per dropback, fitting the athletic archetype that has ruled the later rounds.NegativeSleeperAug 11, 2026
Tyler Shough is mentioned as a solid late-round QB option alongside Malik Willis and Bo Nix.PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026
Shough took over as Saints starter in Week 9 and averaged 17.6 fantasy points per game over nine starts, ranking eighth in attempts, fifth in completions, third in completion percentage and ninth in yards per attempt among full-time starters. He added 174 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns over that span, including at least 30 rushing yards in three of his last five appearances. His 2026 outlook improves with the addition of first-round wideout Jordyn Tyson, third-round tight end Oscar Delp, running back Travis Etienne Jr., and guard David Edwards joining a core featuring Chris Olave, Juwan Johnson and three former first-round offensive linemen. Under Kellen Moore's playcalling, the Saints played at the fastest pace (27.1 seconds per play) and averaged the 11th-most plays per game (63.2) in 2025. His ADP as QB19 appears undervalued given his tools and ascending offense.PositiveSleeperAug 10, 2026
Shough was a revelation during the second half of his rookie season, averaging the 12th-most points per game (17.6 FPPG) during his nine starts after taking over in Week 9. Among full-time starters over that stretch, he was eighth in attempts, fifth in completions, third in completion percentage and ninth in yards per attempt. He also ran for 174 yards with at least 30 rushing yards in three of his last five appearances and scored three rushing touchdowns. His environment has improved with the additions of first-round wideout Jordyn Tyson, running back Travis Etienne Jr. and guard David Edwards. In one of the fastest-paced offenses in the league, Shough is in the mix to crack the top 12 fantasy QBs.PositiveSleeperAug 10, 2026
Shough was a revelation during the second half of his rookie season, averaging the 12th-most points per game (17.6 FPPG) during his nine starts after taking over in Week 9. Among full-time starters over that stretch, he was eighth in attempts, fifth in completions, third in completion percentage and ninth in yards per attempt. He also ran for 174 yards with at least 30 rushing yards in three of his last five appearances and scored three rushing touchdowns. His environment has improved with the additions of first-round wideout Jordyn Tyson, running back Travis Etienne Jr. and guard David Edwards. In one of the fastest-paced offenses in the league, Shough is in the mix to crack the top-12 fantasy QBs.PositiveSleeperAug 8, 2026
The source identifies Shough as a potential QB1 sleeper in the 12th-13th round if you wait on the position. The second-year Saints QB has an explosive trio of weapons in Chris Olave, rookie Jordan Tyson, and Travis Etienne Jr., and the Saints will play one of the easiest schedules in the league mostly indoors.PositiveValueAug 3, 2026
Shough falls even further in ADP than Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen, with scramble rates and passing efficiency that make him an arbitrage play. The source highlights him as part of a tier of QBs that allows drafters to add more strength to their roster elsewhere before focusing on positions that only require a single weekly starter.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Saints QB will have Chris Olave as his top target in New Orleans' offense heading into 2026 season. Olave's extension solidifies his role as the primary receiving option for Shough.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
Pianowski tiers Shough at $6 salary in Some Plausible Upside tier. Play-caller Kellen Moore was cooking late in the 2025 season and Pianowski could see the Saints stealing the watered-down NFC South this year. Shough reminds him a little of Baker Mayfield, a sneaky-athletic competitor who isn't afraid to press the ball downfield. The skill talent around him is decent, too.