QB - New Orleans Saints
- 6' 5"
- 219 lbs
- Age 26
- Louisville
79°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- QB #19
- Proj.
- 15.9 pts
- Matchup (?)
Availability
Expert Note
View More NotesTyler 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. Still, Shough did some serious business through the air (and added eight yards on four rushing attempts).
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. It should be noted, however, that only one of the teams Shough faced in his nine starts last season, the Rams, ranked inside the top 10 in defense-adjusted value over average (DVOA) against the pass.
Still, there's a lot to like here. Shough has shown competence early in his career. He's an aggressive downfield thrower. He 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.
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. Scale your bidding for Shough as needed.
Player News
View More NewsTyler Shough completed 35-of-56 pass attempts for 410 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions while also rushing four times for eight yards in the Saints' 31-30 Week 1 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions.
Fantasy Impact
Shough carried the New Orleans offense late in the contest after trailing 21-0 at one point, throwing three second-half touchdowns to force overtime in the Week 1 loss. The second-year signal-caller faces a stiff test in Week 2 against a tough Baltimore Ravens defense next.
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Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | QB #19 | QB #15 | QB #26 | 64 |
| Rest of Season | QB #19 | QB #16 | QB #21 | 6 |
| Dynasty | QB #18 | QB #14 | QB #21 | 5 |
| Pass Cmp | Pass Att | Pass Yds | Pass Tds | Pass Ints | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Fumbles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.9 | 34.1 | 236.9 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 4.2 | 15.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 15.9 |
History
| Pass Yds | Pass Tds | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Week | 410 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 25.2 |
| Season to Date | 410 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 25.2 |
| Opp | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Next Game | @ BAL | 28th easiest opponent |
| Next 3 Games | LV, ATL, MIN | 17th easiest opponents |
| Playoffs (?) | TB, ARI, ATL | 27th easiest opponents |
| Rest of Season | -- | 8th easiest remaining opponents |
