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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Justin Fields vs Tyler ShoughWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justin Fields is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.9 PPG to Tyler Shough's 14.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justin Fields is the better fantasy play this season.

Justin Fields has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (15.9 to 14.4), and Justin Fields's 11 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.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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QBNew York Jets#20PPG LEADER

Justin Fields

PPG

15.9

Games

Pass Yds

1,259

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 13

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

Justin Fields

Tyler Shough

Head to Head

15.9 PPG14.4 PPG

9 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Justin Fields: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #20 at the position). Tyler Shough: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Justin Fields is producing at 72% of elite pace and Tyler Shough at 65%. That ranking gap means Justin Fields carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Justin Fields vs Tyler Shough: The Full Breakdown

Justin Fields and Tyler Shough are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Justin Fields averaged 15.9 PPG across 9 games with the New York Jets, while Tyler Shough posted 14.4 PPG in 11 appearances for the New Orleans Saints.

A 1.5-PPG gap gives Justin Fields the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Justin Fields threw for 1259 yards and 7 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Justin Fields sits Week 13 while Tyler Shough is off Week 8. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Justin Fields (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?

•Justin Fields outscored Tyler Shough by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Shough played 11 games in 2025 compared to Justin Fields's 9. That durability gap means Tyler Shough contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Shough scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Justin Fields added 383 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Justin Fields vs Tyler Shough: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Justin Fields	Tyler Shough
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.9	14.4
Games Played	9	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	143	158
Passing Yards	1,259	2,384
Passing TDs	7	10
Pass Yds/Game	139.9	216.7
Rushing Yards	383	186
Rushing TDs	4	3
Total TDs	11	13
TDs/Game	1.2	1.2
Age	27	26
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 8

Summary

Justin Fields outscored Tyler Shough by 1.5 PPG in 2025 (15.9 to 14.4). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Justin Fields or Tyler Shough in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Justin Fields has the edge at 15.9 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 Justin Fields and Tyler Shough average in 2025?▾

Justin Fields averaged 15.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Tyler Shough averaged 14.4 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Justin Fields and Tyler Shough's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Justin Fields (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Tyler Shough (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Justin Fields or Tyler Shough a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Justin Fields outscored Tyler Shough by 1.5 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.