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Bo Nix vs Tyler Shough

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

QBDenver BroncosPPG LEADER
Bo Nix
PPG
18.6
Games
17
Pass Yds
3,931
Pass TDs
25
Rush Yds
356
Rush TDs
5
Bye
Week 14
QBNew Orleans Saints
Tyler Shough
PPG
14.9
Games
11
Pass Yds
2,384
Pass TDs
10
Rush Yds
186
Rush TDs
3
Bye
Week 12

Head to Head

18.6 PPG14.9 PPG
17 GP11 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 12

Bo Nix vs Tyler Shough: Who Should You Start?

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) finished the 2025 season averaging 18.6 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints) came in at 14.9 PPG over 11 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Bo Nix carries a 3.7-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Bo Nix threw for 3931 yards and 25 touchdowns, while Tyler Shough posted 2384 yards and 10 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Bo Nix has his bye in Week 14, and Tyler Shough rests in Week 12. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Bo Nix holds the PPG edge with strong output at 18.6 points per game. Tyler Shough averaged 14.9 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bo Nix or Tyler Shough in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bo Nix has the edge at 18.6 PPG compared to Tyler Shough's 14.9 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Bo Nix and Tyler Shough average in 2025?

Bo Nix averaged 18.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Shough averaged 14.9 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Bo Nix and Tyler Shough's bye weeks in 2026?

Bo Nix (DEN) has a bye in Week 14, and Tyler Shough (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bo Nix or Tyler Shough a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?

Bo Nix outscored Tyler Shough by 3.7 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.