Caleb Williams or Tyler Shough?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: Caleb Williams
  • Rest of season: Caleb Williams — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Caleb Williams

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Caleb WilliamsTyler Shough
Rest of season
7 of 7 experts rank Caleb Williams ahead · 0 rank Tyler Shough ahead
QB5#4–#7edgeQB15#14–#15
Week 9QB7#5–#11edgeQB13#11–#17
Week 9 projection (PPR)18.8edge16.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)16 #51 overalledge8 #101 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+32 ranks · +572 val-7 ranks · -60 val
Rostered94%70%
Bye108
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 9, Caleb Williams or Tyler Shough?
Caleb Williams. This week's consensus has Caleb Williams at QB7 (range #5–#11) and Tyler Shough at QB13 (range #11–#17). Projections: 18.8 vs 16.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Caleb Williams or Tyler Shough?
Caleb Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Caleb Williams QB5 (range #4–#7) vs Tyler Shough QB15 (range #14–#15). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Caleb Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Caleb Williams for Tyler Shough?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Caleb Williams is ranked #51 overall and Tyler Shough #101, so Caleb Williams 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.