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NegativeRoleOct 7, 2026
Shough is playing well enough to generate production for Saints receivers, even in garbage time, which supports the upside case for first-round prospect Jordyn Tyson.PositiveValueOct 6, 2026
Shough has improved his preseason ADP by 10-plus spots through four weeks of action, moving from QB25 ADP to QB5 in fantasy points per game, representing one of the biggest positive surprises relative to preseason expectations.PositiveValueOct 6, 2026
Shough had a Yahoo ADP of QB25 but is performing as QB5 in fantasy points per game through four weeks, representing a 20-spot improvement and significant value realization.NegativeMatchupOct 6, 2026
Shough faces the Vikings' blitz-happy, league-best scoring defense in Week 5, which the source describes as his stiffest test yet. This represents a significant downside matchup.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
Shough's streak of 20-plus fantasy point games was snapped Monday night with 15.9 points, but the source notes this isn't too shabby of a floor. However, Shough has been doing his best Jacoby Brissett impression this season, averaging just 7.3 fantasy points per game in the first half (QB15) compared to 14.1 in the second half and into overtime (QB3), indicating significant game-script dependency.NegativeBustOct 6, 2026
The source questions whether the clock is striking midnight on the Tyler Shough fantasy QB1 Cinderella story. Monday night was rough, Chris Olave (lower body) is banged up, and the Saints get the Vikings, Giants, and Steelers before their Week 8 bye, suggesting a difficult path ahead for the streaming option.PositiveValueOct 6, 2026
Shough has improved his preseason ADP by 10-plus spots through four weeks of action; he carried a QB25 ADP but has posted QB5 fantasy points per game, one of five QBs with a Yahoo ADP to achieve this level of improvement (minimum 3 starts).PositiveValueOct 6, 2026
Shough has improved his preseason ADP by 10-plus spots through four weeks, going from QB25 ADP to QB5 in fantasy points per game.NegativeMatchupOct 6, 2026
Shough faces his stiffest test yet in Week 5: the Vikings' blitz-happy, league-best scoring defense.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
Shough's streak of 20-plus fantasy point games was snapped Monday night with 15.9 points, but the source notes a concerning split: he has averaged just 7.3 fantasy points per game in the first half (QB15) compared to 14.1 in the second half and into overtime (QB3), suggesting he has been doing his best Jacoby Brissett impression this season.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
The source questions whether 'the clock is striking midnight on the Tyler Shough fantasy QB1 Cinderella story.' Monday night was rough, Chris Olave (lower body) is banged up, and the Saints get the Vikings, Giants, and Steelers before their Week 8 bye, suggesting a difficult upcoming schedule.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
Shough's final line of 286 yards and a touchdown belies how the Saints' game went on Monday night, with much of his production coming in the fourth quarter while trailing big, suggesting inflated numbers.PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Shough is listed as a start-instead option over Dak Prescott, indicating a favorable matchup at home against Atlanta in Week 4.PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Shough has been scoring a lot of fantasy points and faces an Atlanta defense with key players on injured reserve (CB AJ Terrell, OLB Jalon Walker) or suspended (OLB James Pearce); playing at home in a dome. Saints rank second in neutral-situation pace and sixth in PROE, positioning Shough for decent volume even in positive game script.PositiveValueOct 1, 2026
Shough is described as a 'second-round steal in last year's draft,' indicating he was undervalued in draft capital; however, he has committed six turnovers (three interceptions and three lost fumbles) in three games against nine touchdowns, creating a high-variance profile.NegativeProjectionSep 30, 2026
Shough is up to six turnovers on the season after losing the ball thrice (one INT, two fumbles) in the loss to the Raiders, indicating significant ball-security and decision-making concerns.PositiveProjectionSep 29, 2026
Ranked QB7 in Week 4 fantasy football QB rankings and tiers.PositiveProjectionSep 29, 2026
QB3 in fantasy points through three weeks behind only Josh Allen and Brock Purdy; ranked QB7 in Week 4 rankings but source argues he could be even higher. Shough has an NFL-high five consecutive games with 20-plus fantasy points. Notable split: QB15 (7.7 PPG) in first halves but QB1 (15.4 PPG) in second halves and overtime—double the second-half production. Source recommends starting him despite the inconsistency pattern.NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026
Completed 29-of-42 passes for 255 yards with 4 TDs and 1 INT; 7.6 aDOT; 2 sacks, 1 scramble; 100% snap share.NegativeProjectionSep 24, 2026
Eliminated turnovers from his Week 1 performance and very nearly the incompletions too in Week 2, going 27-for-34 (79.4 percent) in the win over Baltimore while running for one TD and throwing another to Chris Olave; slight fade for Week 3 matchup against Las Vegas (second in QB rating against in 2026).NegativeMatchupSep 24, 2026
Slight fade on Shough against Las Vegas, who ranks second in QB rating against in 2026, indicating a strong defensive matchup for the quarterback position.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Shough eliminated turnovers from his previous performance and nearly the incompletions too, going 27-for-34 (79.4 percent) in the Saints' win over Baltimore while running for one TD and throwing another to Chris Olave. The source projects him to throw for 280 yards and two more scores against Las Vegas.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Eliminated turnovers from his performance in Week 2 win over Baltimore, going 27-for-34 (79.4 percent) while running for one TD and throwing another to Chris Olave; very nearly eliminated incompletions as well.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Shough currently leads the NFL in passing yards through two weeks and has developed strong chemistry with Chris Olave; the source is excited to watch him play and notes his mobility has mitigated a slow start for Travis Etienne.PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
Shough leads the NFL in completions (62) and passing yards (662) through two weeks, supporting the Saints' fast-paced (2nd in plays per minute), pass-heavy offensive scheme that benefits pass-catchers like Devaughn Vele.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Ranked QB10 for Week 3 vs. LV. Has 19 fantasy points per game since Week 10, ranking QB6 in that span. Saints are fast-paced (2nd in plays per minute) and pass-heavy; Shough leads the NFL in completions (62) and passing yards (662) through two weeks despite having only one pass-catcher that really gives defenses something to worry about.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Shough is QB6 in fantasy points per game since Week 10 (19 PPG) and leads the NFL in completions (62) and passing yards (662) through two weeks. The Saints are a fast-paced (2nd in plays per minute), pass-heavy squad. Despite having only one pass-catcher that really gives defenses something to worry about, Shough's volume makes him a streaming option. Ranked QB10 for Week 3 vs. LV.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Shough is listed as a shallow league add at quarterback.NegativeProjectionSep 21, 2026
Shough did not have the big game he had against the Lions, but against Baltimore he still accounted for two touchdowns while leading receivers to double-digit PPR points, showing some consistency despite the drop-off from Week 1.NegativeMatchupSep 17, 2026
Shough is listed among tough QB matchups for Week 2, facing Baltimore's defense.PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
Tyler Shough shook off a terrible start to lead the Saints back from a 21-0 deficit against Detroit with some monster throws in the fourth quarter, and the source notes the Shough-Olave connection is among the most dangerous in the NFL right now.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Shough looked poor for approximately 40 minutes of Week 1 before finishing with 410 yards and three touchdowns in a one-point overtime loss to the Ravens; facing Baltimore in Week 2 presents a tougher defensive matchup than the banged-up Lions he just played.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Looked bad during the opening ~40 minutes of Week 1 before finishing with 410 passing yards and three scores in a one-point overtime loss to the Lions. Now faces the Ravens, who will be tougher to move the football on late than the banged-up Lions. Identified as a consistent low-end QB1 during the last half season.NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026
Shough was awful until he wasn't, throwing two INTs (one possibly Noah Fant's fault) in a game where the Saints ran 86 total plays in overtime with 35 of 56 completions for 410 yards and 3 TDs.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
The source is a believer in Tyler Shough as the Saints' starting quarterback and sees potential in his performance, though concerns about the Saints' running game and pass-catching depth limit overall offensive upside.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Saints QB Tyler Shough has inaccuracy issues throwing deep, which is a problem heading into Week 1 against the Lions' defense.PositiveValueSep 9, 2026
Recommended as streaming option for shallow leagues (under 60% rostered); road matchup at Detroit provides Week 1 streaming opportunity.PositiveMatchupSep 9, 2026
Shough has a good Week 1 matchup on the road at Detroit, listed among other good quarterback matchups for the week.PositiveMatchupSep 8, 2026
Tyler Shough ended last season hot and worked as a low-end QB1 down the stretch. The Lions are a reigning bottom-10 defense in fantasy points per game allowed to QBs and won't have safeties Brian Branch (Achilles, IR) or Kerby Joseph (knee, IR) to start the season, creating a favorable matchup.PositiveProjectionSep 1, 2026
Shough ripped off four top-12 finishes during his final eight games of the season and worked as the QB12 in fantasy points per game (17.2) after taking over under center Week 9, suggesting he has legitimate QB1 upside despite his QB22 ranking at ADP QB19.NegativeBustAug 18, 2026
Tyler Shough is being drafted as QB20 and viewed as a rising star after a great end to the 2025 season. In his last four games, he averaged 23 fantasy points, a clear top-12 pace. However, the source notes that this hot streak came against the Panthers, Jets, Titans, and Falcons—all bottom-half defenses, including two bottom-5 defenses. In those four games, Shough averaged 293 passing yards at 8.2 YPA with a 5/1 TD/INT ratio. In his five other starts, he averaged 216 passing yards at 7.1 YPA with a 5/4 TD/INT ratio. With more film available, NFL defenses will exploit his weaknesses. Additionally, Chris Olave is his only reliable wideout, as rookie Jordyn Tyson will miss about two months with an injury. The source concludes: "Fade Shough. The hot streak came against bad defenses. It looks like a long year is in store."NegativeBustAug 18, 2026
Jim Coventry cautions that Tyler Shough's strong finish to the 2025 season is misleading. In his last four games, Shough averaged 23 fantasy points (a top-12 pace), but those games came against the Panthers, Jets, Titans, and Falcons—all bottom-half defenses, including two bottom-5 defenses. In those four games, Shough averaged 293 passing yards at 8.2 yards per attempt with a 5/1 TD/INT ratio. In his five other starts, he averaged only 216 passing yards at 7.1 yards per attempt with a 5/4 TD/INT ratio. With more film available, NFL defenses will exploit his weaknesses. Additionally, Chris Olave is his only reliable wideout, as rookie Jordyn Tyson will miss about two months with an injury. Coventry's bottom line: fade Shough; the hot streak came against bad defenses, and a long year is in store.NegativeSleeperAug 17, 2026
JJ Zachariason highlights Tyler Shough as a sleeper quarterback with strong late-season performance: from Week 12 onward, Shough was QB8 in fantasy on a per-game basis with 69.7% completion, 7:4 TD:INT, 7.4 YPA, and 175 rushing yards with three scores. RotoWire projects him for 3,651 passing yards, 22 passing touchdowns, 343 rushing yards, and 3 rushing touchdowns—fringe top-10 QB rushing production. The Saints have a favorable schedule (fourth-place slate, dome games, only one cold-weather game at Cincinnati on Nov. 29) and a suspect defense, creating a very good offensive environment. Shough's rushing upside is the key detail, though injury risk from his college history is a concern; as a late-round QB2, he's droppable if needed.PositiveSleeperAug 17, 2026
Shough is listed as ESPN ADP QB19 and Yahoo ADP QB28, making him one of five underrated quarterbacks McKechnie targets in 2026. He's included in the article's core sleeper analysis as a quarterback worth waiting on relative to ADP, though specific production metrics and contextual factors are not detailed in the excerpt provided.NegativeBreakoutAug 17, 2026
From Week 12 onward, Shough was QB8 in fantasy on a per-game basis last season, a strong finish that should excite fantasy managers heading into his second season. He completed 69.7% of his passes with a 7:4 TD:INT ratio at 7.4 YPA in that span and added 175 yards and three scores on the ground. RotoWire's NFL projections have Shough as a solid passer with 3,651 yards and 22 touchdowns, and as a fringe top-10 QB in rushing production (343 yards, 3 TD). The rushing potential is the key detail that will make or break Shough's fantasy season. McKechnie notes the Saints have a favorable fourth-place schedule with home games in a dome and crossover games against the AFC North. Injury risk from his college history is more palatable when he's a late-round QB2 in managed leagues where he can be dropped if needed.NegativeValueAug 13, 2026
Yahoo default rank of 135 is 5.0 picks higher than Underdog ADP (130.0); source notes 'I can't say I'm a Shough believer, but the price is right if you are,' indicating neutral-to-skeptical stance on the player despite reasonable late-round value.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
Tyler Shough has an ADP of 144.4 with a +11.1 differential, showing undervaluation relative to high-stakes formats where he ranges from 122.7 to 141.3, suggesting value at his current draft price.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
Shough has a Sleeper ADP of 144.4, which is +11.1 picks higher than high-stakes ADP of 133.3. The source groups him with Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield as part of a late-round QB strategy, suggesting these three can be drafted together to the same fantasy team.NegativeProjectionAug 7, 2026
Tyler Shough raises questions as the Saints' QB, in part because his solid numbers late last season mostly came against cellar-dwelling opponents. The source notes it's 'no excuses' time for Shough and Moore in a winnable NFC South, suggesting the team expects him to prove himself with upgraded weapons.