Tyler Shough

NFL player. Position: QB. Team: NO.

Quick Facts

• Position: QB
• Team: NO (New Orleans Saints)
• Bye week (2026): 8
• FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 121

2026 Outlook

Returns to New Orleans as the presumed starter under offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Shough "wins more with structure and efficiency than rushing production," which lowers his fantasy ceiling slightly compared to mobile QB prospects but may create a more stable weekly floor. Unlike Malik Willis, Shough's value comes from scheme stability rather than legs. (per 12 High-Upside Fantasy Football Draft Picks (2026))

Year 2 expectations are elevated after showing competence as a rookie. Shough enters 2026 as a potential breakout candidate in deeper leagues, with a favorable path if the Saints continue to build around him (per New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants: Who holds the series lead?). Early OTA reports show strong leadership and improved command — Shough's detail-oriented approach and continuity with his receiving corps is shaping up well (per Saints head coach Kellen Moore speaks ahead of first off-season practice).

Week 1 matchup vs. Detroit Lions poses a major challenge: Shough must handle crowd noise at Ford Field and manage Aidan Hutchinson's elite pass rush (4-year, $180M extension). Performance in the season opener will set tone for 2026 fantasy value. (per 2026 Saints Schedule: Previewing season opener vs. Lions)

The organization's confidence in Shough is underscored by their openness to trading Derek Carr if he unretires—the Saints are comfortable moving on from their veteran backup rather than keeping him as insurance (per Saints' Derek Carr era may be nearing its end for a second time).

Role / Depth Chart

Presumed starter for Saints in 2026.

Injury Status

Healthy.

Recent News

• 2026-05-28 — SI's 2026 Ranking of the NFL’s Coach-QB Duos (SI's 2026 Ranking of the NFL’s Coach-QB Duos)
• 2026-05-29 — Saints 2026 Schedule: Previewing Week 11 road game vs. Chicago Bears (Saints 2026 Schedule: Previewing Week 11 road game vs. Chicago Bears)
• 2026-05-14 — Saints schedule tracker: Keeping up with the leaks on New Orleans' 2026 slate (Saints schedule tracker: Keeping up with the leaks on New Orleans' 2026 slate)
• 2026-05-14 — Saints 2026 Schedule Breakdown: Opponents, Dates, Key Games - New Orleans Saints (Saints 2026 Schedule Breakdown: Opponents, Dates, Key Games - New Orleans Saints)
• 2026-03-06 — Fantasy Football 2026 Top-50 Rankings: Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs at 1.01? (Fantasy Football 2026 Top-50 Rankings: Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs at 1.01?)
• 2026-03-04 — Saints' latest checklist: Run game, guard and Derek Carr (Saints' latest checklist: Run game, guard and Derek Carr)
• 2026-05-14 — Falcons 2026 NFL Schedule Released for Tua Tagovailoa, Kevin Stefanski's 1st Season (Falcons 2026 NFL Schedule Released for Tua Tagovailoa, Kevin Stefanski's 1st Season)
• 2026-05-30 — 49ers trade proposals: Two Mac Jones deals, Brandon Aiyuk’s value (49ers trade proposals: Two Mac Jones deals, Brandon Aiyuk’s value)
• 2026-02-28 — Saints haven't heard from teams on trading for Derek Carr: Reports (Saints haven't heard from teams on trading for Derek Carr: Reports)
• 2026-02-25 — NFL Report: Derek Carr is Serious About Unretiring in 2026 (NFL Report: Derek Carr is Serious About Unretiring in 2026)

Open Questions

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Sources

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