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Matthew Stafford or Tyler Shough

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford

QBLos Angeles Rams LAR
Tyler Shough

Tyler Shough

QBNew Orleans Saints NO
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Stafford over Shough

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford at San Francisco — Primed for High-Efficiency Passing Production

Stafford enters the week with a clean bill of health, ready to command the Rams' passing attack alongside veteran newcomer Davante Adams and Puka Nacua. With Nacua currently listed as questionable due to a groin injury, managers should monitor injury reports, though Stafford retains plenty of perimeter firepower and a stable offensive foundation under Sean McVay.

Currently rostered in 98% of leagues and started in 53%, Stafford offers reliable passing volume without the added bonus of rushing mobility. Our weekly projection lands him at 17.5 fantasy points, forecasting 252 passing yards and roughly two passing touchdowns against San Francisco. Fantasy managers can view him as a dependable starting quarterback who brings a steady floor.


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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Shough over Stafford

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Tyler Shough

Tyler Shough Brings Low-End QB2 Value into Week Ahead

Tyler Shough is healthy and entrenched as the starting quarterback in New Orleans after closing last season on a high note. The offense features Chris Olave on the outside, though rookie target Jordyn Tyson remains sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Shough commands a balanced offensive attack alongside new lead back Travis Etienne Jr., but the Saints' game plan leans heavily on ball control and short-area timing.

For fantasy purposes, Shough is primarily an option for Superflex formats, shown by his modest 5% start rate. Our weekly projection lands him at roughly 15 fantasy points, pegging him for 197 passing yards, just under one touchdown, and 16 yards on the ground. Facing a tough matchup, he carries a low ceiling that makes him a bench candidate in traditional single-quarterback leagues.


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Performance Matthew Stafford
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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
Redzone Touches Matthew Stafford

Redzone information only applies to RB, WR, TE.

Redzone Touches Tyler Shough

Redzone information only applies to RB, WR, TE.

Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Matthew Stafford
OWN
97%
+0.31 compared to last week
START
54%
+0.68 compared to last week
OWN/START Tyler Shough
OWN
56%
-1.38 compared to last week
START
 
5%
-0.25 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Matthew Stafford
7th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Tyler Shough
16th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Matthew Stafford

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 8th among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 1st with 434.24 total points (20.68 avg).
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 20.7.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 3 in pass yards with 4980 (276.67 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among QB.
  • Top 3 in pass tds with 49 (2.72 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among QB.
  • Top 3 in pass completions with 413 (22.94 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd.
  • Top 20 in interceptions with 8 (0.44 per game) and is currently ranked 19th.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: +2154, TDs: +35, INTs: +1
  • He has recorded some deep balls down the field. If your league gives out bonuses for long TD passes then he has some added value.
  • The amount of touchdowns per game is ridiculous. Can he keep it up?
  • Unfortunately two players have the same exact name and his rating may not be entirely accurate at this point. We are working on fixing situations like this!
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 4500, PASS TDS: 29, RUSH YDS: 25, RUSH TDS: 0
Breakdown Tyler Shough

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 17th among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 25th with 165.88 total points (9.22 avg).
  • Currently 268.36 points behind the leader: Matthew Stafford
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 9.2.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 25 in pass yards with 2627 (145.94 per game) and is currently ranked 25th among QB.
  • Top 25 in pass tds with 10 (0.56 per game) and is currently ranked 31st among QB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 18 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: +2627, TDs: +10, INTs: +7
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 3500, PASS TDS: 21, RUSH YDS: 225, RUSH TDS: 2
Next Up Health Check
Injury Matthew Stafford

No Injury Reported

Injury Tyler Shough

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Matthew Stafford

Week 1
Los Angeles Rams VS San Francisco 49ers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.68325.321662312.97
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 27th with 76.00 total points (4.00 avg).
  • Currently 151 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in rush defense with 1902 (111.88 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Ranked 22nd in pass defense with 4279 (251.71 per game).
  • Top 14 in points against with 21.82 per game and currently ranked 13th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 27th in Total TDs with 1 (0.06 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +53.7, Turnovers: -9 Sacks: -22, INTs: -11, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -0.99,
  • Unfortunately two players have the same exact name and his rating may not be entirely accurate at this point. We are working on fixing situations like this!

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 26, INT: 11, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.2, YDS/G: 361.5
Matchups Tyler Shough

Week 1
New Orleans Saints @ Detroit Lions

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.29382.0619134914.67
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 18th with 97.00 total points (5.71 avg).
  • Currently 130 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.7.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 17th in rush defense with 2069 (121.71 per game).
  • Ranked 25th in pass defense with 4426 (260.35 per game).
  • Top 6 in sacks with 49 (2.88 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 22 in points against with 24.29 per game and currently ranked 22nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 24th in Total TDs with 1 (0.06 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +83.49, Turnovers: -10 Sacks: -3, INTs: -8, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +2.29,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 48, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 352.6
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Matthew Stafford
16.87
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Tyler Shough
14.94
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Matthew Stafford
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2009 DET 10 2267 53% 13 20 61.0 108 2 1
2010 DET 3 535 59% 6 1 91.3 11 1 1
2011 DET 15 4518 64% 36 14 96.6 78 0 1
2012 DET 16 5485 60% 25 19 81.6 128 4 4
2013 DET 16 4647 59% 29 19 84.1 74 2 4
2014 DET 16 4247 60% 22 12 85.6 93 2 2
2015 DET 16 4262 67% 32 13 97.0 159 1 3
2016 DET 16 4327 65% 24 10 93.3 207 2 4
2017 DET 16 4446 66% 29 10 99.3 98 0 13
2018 DET 16 3777 66% 21 11 89.9 71 0 8
2019 DET 8 2499 64% 19 5 106.0 66 0 6
2020 DET 16 4084 64% 26 10 96.3 112 0 1
2021 LAR 16 4886 67% 41 17 102.9 43 0 2
2022 LAR 9 2087 68% 10 8 87.4 9 1 3
2023 LAR 15 3965 63% 24 11 92.5 65 0 0
2024 LAR 16 3762 66% 20 8 93.7 41 0 2
2025 LAR 16 5284 65% 52 9 108.9 1 0 3
ON PACE 72 23778 65% 234 41 108.9 5 0 14
3-YEAR AVG 17 4536 65% 33 9 100.1 37 0 2
Totals 246 66610 63% 438 197 92.8 1383 15 59
Career Tyler Shough
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2025 NO 12 2627 68% 10 7 89.3 208 3 3
ON PACE 54 11822 68% 45 32 89.3 936 14 14
3-YEAR AVG 6 1314 68% 5 4 89.3 104 2 2
Totals 12 2627 68% 10 7 89.3 208 3 3
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