Patrick Mahomes II 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: Patrick Mahomes II
- Rest of season: Patrick Mahomes II — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Patrick Mahomes II
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| Patrick Mahomes II | Tyler Shough | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead · 0 rank Tyler Shough ahead | QB10#8–#12edge | QB15#14–#15 |
| Week 9 | QB7#4–#10edge | QB13#11–#17 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 20.1edge | 16.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #80 overalledge | 8 #101 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -27 ranks · -483 val | -7 ranks · -60 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 70% |
| Bye | 5 | 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, Patrick Mahomes II or Tyler Shough?
- Patrick Mahomes II. This week's consensus has Patrick Mahomes II at QB7 (range #4–#10) and Tyler Shough at QB13 (range #11–#17). Projections: 20.1 vs 16.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Patrick Mahomes II or Tyler Shough?
- Patrick Mahomes II. Rest-of-season consensus: Patrick Mahomes II QB10 (range #8–#12) vs Tyler Shough QB15 (range #14–#15). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Patrick Mahomes II ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Patrick Mahomes II for Tyler Shough?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Patrick Mahomes II is ranked #80 overall and Tyler Shough #101, so Patrick Mahomes II 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.