Justin Herbert 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: Tyler Shough
  • Rest of season: Tyler Shough — 6 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Tyler Shough

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Justin HerbertTyler Shough
Rest of season
1 of 7 experts rank Justin Herbert ahead · 6 rank Tyler Shough ahead
QB26#23–#28QB15#14–#15edge
Week 9QB25#22–#29QB13#11–#17edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)13.916.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)5 #170 overall8 #101 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-54 ranks · -231 val-7 ranks · -60 val
Rostered57%70%
Bye78
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, Justin Herbert or Tyler Shough?
Tyler Shough. This week's consensus has Justin Herbert at QB25 (range #22–#29) and Tyler Shough at QB13 (range #11–#17). Projections: 13.9 vs 16.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Justin Herbert or Tyler Shough?
Tyler Shough. Rest-of-season consensus: Justin Herbert QB26 (range #23–#28) vs Tyler Shough QB15 (range #14–#15). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tyler Shough 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 #170 overall and Tyler Shough #101, so Tyler Shough 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.