Matthew Stafford 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: Matthew Stafford
- Rest of season: Matthew Stafford — 6 of 7 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 6 of 7 experts rank Matthew Stafford ahead · 1 rank Tyler Shough ahead | QB12#10–#13edge | QB15#14–#15 |
| Week 9 | QB11#9–#14edge | QB13#11–#17 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 18.2edge | 16.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #90 overall | 8 #101 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +5 ranks · +47 val | -7 ranks · -60 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 70% |
| 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 9, Matthew Stafford or Tyler Shough?
- Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Matthew Stafford at QB11 (range #9–#14) and Tyler Shough at QB13 (range #11–#17). Projections: 18.2 vs 16.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Matthew Stafford or Tyler Shough?
- Matthew Stafford. Rest-of-season consensus: Matthew Stafford QB12 (range #10–#13) vs Tyler Shough QB15 (range #14–#15). 6 of 7 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 #90 overall and Tyler Shough #101, 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.