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Patrick Mahomes or Tyler ShoughWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Patrick Mahomes is a Kansas City Chiefs quarterback who averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Tyler Shough is a New Orleans Saints quarterback who averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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  • Compare screen. Pick any two players and DraftCall calls it in seconds, with PPR, half, standard, and TE premium scoring toggles.
  • Verdict screen. A start-or-sit call between two quarterbacks with a confidence percentage, a confidence meter, and the key factors behind the decision.
  • Verdict detail. Boom and bust projection ranges for both players, then a stat-by-stat tale of the tape covering points per game, passing touchdowns, and rushing touchdowns.
  • Quick Add screen with the microphone live. Say a player name and DraftCall fills the roster slot, with a level meter showing it listening.
  • My Team screen. Every starter with points per game, opponent, and recent form, plus a combined lineup total for the week.
  • Bye Week Planner. A season grid showing which week each player is off, with the trouble weeks where more than one starter is out called out below it.
QBKansas City Chiefs#11 QB
Patrick Mahomes
PPG
18.8
Games
5
Pass Yds
1,309
Pass TDs
9
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 5
QBNew Orleans Saints#13 QB
Tyler Shough
PPG
18.7
Games
6
Pass Yds
1,443
Pass TDs
12
Rush Yds
104
Rush TDs
2
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Patrick Mahomes vs Tyler Shough: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatPatrick MahomesTyler Shough
PPG (Half-PPR)18.818.7
Games Played56
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)94112
Passing Yards1,3091,443
Passing TDs912
Pass Yds/Game261.8240.5
Rushing Yards57104
Rushing TDs12
Total TDs1014
TDs/Game2.02.3
Age3127
Experience9 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Tyler Shough in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Patrick Mahomes and Tyler Shough is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Patrick Mahomes averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Tyler Shough averaged 18.7.

Should I draft Patrick Mahomes or Tyler Shough in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Patrick Mahomes averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Tyler Shough averaged 18.7 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Patrick Mahomes and Tyler Shough average in 2026?▾

Patrick Mahomes averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Tyler Shough averaged 18.7 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are Patrick Mahomes and Tyler Shough's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Patrick Mahomes (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Tyler Shough (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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