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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dak Prescott vs Tyler ShoughWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dak Prescott is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 18.5 PPG to Tyler Shough's 14.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dak Prescott is the better fantasy play this season.

Dak Prescott has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.1-PPG advantage is real (18.5 to 14.4), and Dak Prescott's 32 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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QBDallas Cowboys#9PPG LEADER

Dak Prescott

PPG

18.5

Games

Pass Yds

4,552

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

177

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

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

Dak Prescott

Tyler Shough

Head to Head

18.5 PPG14.4 PPG

17 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Dak Prescott: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #9 at the position). Tyler Shough: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Dak Prescott is producing at 84% of elite pace and Tyler Shough at 65%. That ranking gap means Dak Prescott carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dak Prescott vs Tyler Shough: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) finished the 2025 season averaging 18.5 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.

Dak Prescott carries a 4.1-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. Dak Prescott threw for 4552 yards and 30 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.

Dak Prescott has his bye in Week 14, 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 Dak Prescott 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: Dak Prescott (age 32) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Tyler Shough (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Dak Prescott outscored Tyler Shough by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dak Prescott played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Shough's 11. That durability gap means Dak Prescott contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dak Prescott scored 32 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Tyler Shough is 6 years younger than Dak Prescott (26 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dak Prescott vs Tyler Shough: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dak Prescott	Tyler Shough
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.5	14.4
Games Played	17	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	315	158
Passing Yards	4,552	2,384
Passing TDs	30	10
Pass Yds/Game	267.8	216.7
Rushing Yards	177	186
Rushing TDs	2	3
Total TDs	32	13
TDs/Game	1.9	1.2
Age	32	26
Experience	9 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Dak Prescott holds the PPG edge with strong output at 18.5 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 Dak Prescott or Tyler Shough in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dak Prescott has the edge at 18.5 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 Dak Prescott and Tyler Shough average in 2025?▾

Dak Prescott averaged 18.5 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 4.1 points per game.

When are Dak Prescott and Tyler Shough's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dak Prescott (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Tyler Shough (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dak Prescott or Tyler Shough a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Dak Prescott outscored Tyler Shough by 4.1 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.