Who should I start in Week 3, Justin Herbert or Tyler Shough?

Justin Herbert. This week's consensus has Justin Herbert at QB11 (range #4–#17) and Tyler Shough at QB13 (range #10–#14). Projections: 17.4 vs 18.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Justin Herbert or Tyler Shough?

Justin Herbert. Rest-of-season consensus: Justin Herbert QB12 (range #8–#14) vs Tyler Shough QB15 (range #13–#17). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Herbert ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Justin Herbert for Tyler Shough?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Justin Herbert is ranked #69 overall and Tyler Shough #125, so Justin Herbert 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.

Justin Herbert 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: Justin Herbert
Rest of season: Justin Herbert — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: Justin Herbert

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

	Justin Herbert	Tyler Shough
Rest of season 3 of 4 experts rank Justin Herbert ahead · 1 rank Tyler Shough ahead	QB12#8–#14edge	QB15#13–#17
Week 3	QB11#4–#17edge	QB13#10–#14
Week 3 projection (PPR)	17.4	18.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	12 #69 overalledge	7 #125 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	0 ranks · 0 val	0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered	93%	49%
Bye	7	8
Status	No injury designation	No 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, Justin Herbert or Tyler Shough?: Justin Herbert. This week's consensus has Justin Herbert at QB11 (range #4–#17) and Tyler Shough at QB13 (range #10–#14). Projections: 17.4 vs 18.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Justin Herbert or Tyler Shough?: Justin Herbert. Rest-of-season consensus: Justin Herbert QB12 (range #8–#14) vs Tyler Shough QB15 (range #13–#17). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Herbert ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Justin Herbert for Tyler Shough?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Justin Herbert is ranked #69 overall and Tyler Shough #125, so Justin Herbert 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.