Dak Prescott or Tyler Shough?

Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Dak Prescott
  • Rest of season: Dak Prescott — 5 of 5 experts
  • Trade value: Dak Prescott

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

Dak PrescottTyler Shough
Rest of season
5 of 5 experts rank Dak Prescott ahead · 0 rank Tyler Shough ahead
QB7#4–#12edgeQB15#12–#17
Week 6QB7#3–#12edgeQB11#8–#14
Week 6 projection (PPR)18.4edge17.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)13 #64 overalledge8 #106 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+13 ranks · +204 val+19 ranks · +119 val
Rostered96%83%
Bye148
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 6, Dak Prescott or Tyler Shough?
Dak Prescott. This week's consensus has Dak Prescott at QB7 (range #3–#12) and Tyler Shough at QB11 (range #8–#14). Projections: 18.4 vs 17.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Dak Prescott or Tyler Shough?
Dak Prescott. Rest-of-season consensus: Dak Prescott QB7 (range #4–#12) vs Tyler Shough QB15 (range #12–#17). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dak Prescott ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Dak Prescott for Tyler Shough?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dak Prescott is ranked #64 overall and Tyler Shough #106, so Dak Prescott 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.