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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jameis Winston vs Tyler ShoughWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Shough is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Jameis Winston's 10.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Shough is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Shough is the better play on a neutral week. 14.4 PPG with 2,570 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jameis Winston at 10.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tyler Shough higher, but do not fade Jameis Winston entirely.

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

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QBCleveland Browns#99

Jameis Winston

PPG

10.9

Games

Pass Yds

2,125

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBNew Orleans Saints#24PPG LEADER

Tyler Shough

PPG

14.4

Games

Pass Yds

2,384

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

186

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jameis Winston

Tyler Shough

Head to Head

10.9 PPG14.4 PPG

10 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jameis Winston: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Shough: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jameis Winston is producing at 50% of elite pace and Tyler Shough at 65%. That ranking gap means Tyler Shough carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jameis Winston vs Tyler Shough: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jameis Winston and Tyler Shough for your lineup, you are not alone. Jameis Winston finished the 2025 season at 10.9 PPG for the Cleveland Browns (10 games), and Tyler Shough averaged 14.4 for the New Orleans Saints (11 games).

That 3.5-point weekly advantage for Tyler Shough is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jameis Winston threw for 2125 yards and 13 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.

Jameis Winston 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

Tyler Shough is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jameis Winston is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jameis Winston (age 27) 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?

•Tyler Shough outscored Jameis Winston by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Shough played 11 games in 2025 compared to Jameis Winston's 10. That durability gap means Tyler Shough contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameis Winston scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jameis Winston vs Tyler Shough: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jameis Winston	Tyler Shough
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.9	14.4
Games Played	10	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	158
Passing Yards	2,125	2,384
Passing TDs	13	10
Pass Yds/Game	212.5	216.7
Rushing Yards	45	186
Rushing TDs	1	3
Total TDs	14	13
TDs/Game	1.4	1.2
Age	-	26
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyler Shough at 14.4 PPG, 3.5 points per game above Jameis Winston's 10.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jameis Winston or Tyler Shough in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Shough has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Jameis Winston's 10.9 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 Jameis Winston and Tyler Shough average in 2025?▾

Jameis Winston averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Tyler Shough averaged 14.4 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Jameis Winston and Tyler Shough's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jameis Winston (CLE) 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 Jameis Winston or Tyler Shough a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Tyler Shough outscored Jameis Winston 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.