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Tyler Shough vs Will LevisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Shough is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Will Levis's 13.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Shough is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Tyler Shough and Will Levis are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.2-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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QBNew Orleans Saints#24PPG LEADER
Tyler Shough
PPG
14.4
Games
11
Pass Yds
2,384
Pass TDs
10
Rush Yds
186
Rush TDs
3
Bye
Week 8
QBTennessee Titans#99
Will Levis
PPG
13.2
Games
14
Pass Yds
2,780
Pass TDs
17
Rush Yds
245
Rush TDs
3
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Tyler Shough
Will Levis

Head to Head

14.4 PPG13.2 PPG
11 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Tyler Shough: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #24 at the position). Will Levis: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Tyler Shough is producing at 65% of elite pace and Will Levis at 60%. That ranking gap means Tyler Shough carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Tyler Shough vs Will Levis: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Tyler Shough and Will Levis is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.2 PPG in 2025, this is one of those quarterback decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Tyler Shough averaged 14.4 PPG with the New Orleans Saints across 11 games, and Will Levis posted 13.2 with the Tennessee Titans in 14.

When two quarterbacks are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Tyler Shough threw for 2384 yards and 10 touchdowns, while Will Levis posted 2780 yards and 17 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Tyler Shough has his bye in Week 8, and Will Levis rests in Week 5. 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

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: Tyler Shough (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Will Levis (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

  • Tyler Shough outscored Will Levis by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Will Levis played 14 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Shough's 11. That durability gap means Will Levis contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Will Levis scored 20 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tyler Shough vs Will Levis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatTyler ShoughWill Levis
PPG (Half-PPR)14.413.2
Games Played1114
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)158185
Passing Yards2,3842,780
Passing TDs1017
Pass Yds/Game216.7198.6
Rushing Yards186245
Rushing TDs33
Total TDs1320
TDs/Game1.21.4
Age26-
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyler Shough at 14.4 PPG, 1.2 points per game above Will Levis's 13.2. 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 Tyler Shough or Will Levis in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Shough has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Will Levis's 13.2 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 Tyler Shough and Will Levis average in 2025?

Tyler Shough averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Will Levis averaged 13.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Tyler Shough and Will Levis's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Tyler Shough or Will Levis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?

Tyler Shough outscored Will Levis by 1.2 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.