Who should I start in Week 5, Matthew Stafford or Tyler Shough?

Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Matthew Stafford at QB4 (range #2–#6) and Tyler Shough at QB13 (range #9–#21). Projections: 19.1 vs 16.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Matthew Stafford or Tyler Shough?

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Matthew Stafford QB12 (range #9–#15) vs Tyler Shough QB12 (range #8–#14). 4 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Stafford ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Matthew Stafford for Tyler Shough?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Matthew Stafford is ranked #92 overall and Tyler Shough #94, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Matthew Stafford or Tyler Shough?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 10 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Matthew Stafford
Rest of season: even on the consensus — 4 of 8 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Matthew Stafford	Tyler Shough
Rest of season 4 of 8 experts rank Matthew Stafford ahead · 4 rank Tyler Shough ahead	QB12#9–#15	QB12#8–#14
Week 5	QB4#2–#6edge	QB13#9–#21
Week 5 projection (PPR)	19.1edge	16.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	9 #92 overall	9 #94 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+13 ranks · +110 val	+31 ranks · +218 val
Rostered	92%	86%
Bye	11	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 5, Matthew Stafford or Tyler Shough?: Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Matthew Stafford at QB4 (range #2–#6) and Tyler Shough at QB13 (range #9–#21). Projections: 19.1 vs 16.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Matthew Stafford or Tyler Shough?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Matthew Stafford QB12 (range #9–#15) vs Tyler Shough QB12 (range #8–#14). 4 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Stafford ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Matthew Stafford for Tyler Shough?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Matthew Stafford is ranked #92 overall and Tyler Shough #94, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.