Joe Burrow vs Tyler Shough: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Joe Burrow and Tyler Shough for your lineup, you are not alone. Joe Burrow finished the 2025 season at 17.4 PPG for the Cincinnati Bengals (8 games), and Tyler Shough averaged 14.9 for the New Orleans Saints (11 games).
That 2.5-point weekly advantage for Joe Burrow 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. Joe Burrow threw for 1809 yards and 17 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.
Both share a Week 12 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking quarterbacks this deep on your bench, plan your replacement quarterback early.
