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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bo Nix vs Tyler ShoughWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bo Nix is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.9 PPG to Tyler Shough's 14.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bo Nix is the better fantasy play this season.

Bo Nix has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.5-PPG advantage is real (17.9 to 14.4), and Bo Nix's 30 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyler Shough is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBDenver Broncos#11PPG LEADER

Bo Nix

PPG

17.9

Games

Pass Yds

3,931

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

356

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBNew Orleans Saints#24

Tyler Shough

PPG

14.4

Games

Pass Yds

2,384

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

186

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Bo Nix

Tyler Shough

Head to Head

17.9 PPG14.4 PPG

17 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Bo Nix: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #11 at the position). Tyler Shough: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Bo Nix is producing at 81% of elite pace and Tyler Shough at 65%. That ranking gap means Bo Nix carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bo Nix vs Tyler Shough: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) finished the 2025 season averaging 17.9 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints) came in at 14.4 PPG over 11 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Bo Nix carries a 3.5-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 10, and Tyler Shough rests in Week 8. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Bo Nix at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Tyler Shough is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bo Nix (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Tyler Shough (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Bo Nix outscored Tyler Shough by a projected 59 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bo Nix played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Shough's 11. That durability gap means Bo Nix contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bo Nix scored 30 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Bo Nix added 356 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bo Nix vs Tyler Shough: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bo Nix	Tyler Shough
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.9	14.4
Games Played	17	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	304	158
Passing Yards	3,931	2,384
Passing TDs	25	10
Pass Yds/Game	231.2	216.7
Rushing Yards	356	186
Rushing TDs	5	3
Total TDs	30	13
TDs/Game	1.8	1.2
Age	26	26
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Bo Nix holds the PPG edge with solid output at 17.9 points per game. Tyler Shough averaged 14.4 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 17.9 PPG compared to Tyler Shough's 14.4 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 17.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Shough averaged 14.4 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

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

Bo Nix (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyler Shough (NO) has a bye in Week 8. 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 3.5 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.