Blog · Week 9 · November 3, 2026
Should you start Tyler Shough in Week 9?
You should sit Tyler Shough in Week 9. Our model projects him for 16.7 fantasy points as the QB16, facing a very difficult matchup this week.
News and current context for Tyler Shough
The second-year quarterback enters Week 9 after playing 7 games in the 2026 season, accumulating 131.9 total PPR points with a solid average of 18.8 fantasy points per game. His current status is active, showing strong waiver wire interest with 75920 recent league additions and zero drops in the last 24 hours. At 27 years old, the signal-caller looks to find consistency following a stretch of mixed performances under center for his offense.
Recent performance analysis
Reviewing his recent outings, the quarterback has experienced significant variance. In Week 4 against Atlanta he posted 15.9 fantasy points with 286 passing yards and 1 touchdown. Week 5 against Minnesota brought a rough 1.8-point outing with 96 yards and 2 interceptions. His ceiling appeared in Week 6 against the Giants with 27 points, 144 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, plus 32 rushing yards and a rushing score. Lastly, in Week 7 versus Pittsburgh he delivered 14.8 points with 278 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.
Week 9 outlook and matchup breakdown
For this Week 9 matchup, the quarterback squares off against Cleveland under a DIFFICULT MATCHUP designation. The opposing defense allows an average of 14.2 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, ranking 26th overall in that category. Our internal predictive model forecasts exactly 16.7 fantasy points across PPR, Half PPR, and Standard formats, slotting him as the QB16 of the slate and highlighting the risks of deploying him in starting lineups.
Fantasy advice
SIT · You should bench Tyler Shough across PPR, Half PPR, and Standard leagues this week. His ceiling and floor are severely capped by a tough matchup against Cleveland's defense, categorized as a DIFFICULT MATCHUP. Even though he averages 18.8 points on the year, a projection of 16.7 units and a QB16 ranking mean you should look for safer alternatives on your roster or the waiver wire to secure a win.
Projection from the FX Model, Fantasy Expertos' own system.
FAQ
How many fantasy points is Tyler Shough projected for in Week 9?
Our model projects 16.7 fantasy points for PPR, Half PPR, and Standard formats.
Who is Tyler Shough playing in Week 9?
He faces Cleveland with a DIFFICULT MATCHUP rating.
What is Tyler Shough's points per game average in 2026?
He is averaging 18.8 fantasy points per game this season.