Brock Purdy or Tyler Shough?

Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Brock Purdy
  • Rest of season: Brock Purdy4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Brock Purdy

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Brock PurdyTyler Shough
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Brock Purdy ahead · 0 rank Tyler Shough ahead
QB9#8–#10edgeQB15#13–#17
Week 3QB5#4–#6edgeQB13#10–#14
Week 3 projection (PPR)21.2edge18.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)9 #94 overalledge7 #125 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-3 ranks · -28 val0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered89%49%
Bye88
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Brock Purdy or Tyler Shough?
Brock Purdy. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB5 (range #4–#6) and Tyler Shough at QB13 (range #10–#14). Projections: 21.2 vs 18.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Tyler Shough?
Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB9 (range #8–#10) vs Tyler Shough QB15 (range #13–#17). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brock Purdy for Tyler Shough?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #94 overall and Tyler Shough #125, so Brock Purdy carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.