Patrick Mahomes II or Tyler Shough?
Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 14 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Tyler Shough
- Rest of season: Patrick Mahomes II — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Patrick Mahomes II
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Patrick Mahomes II | Tyler Shough | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead · 0 rank Tyler Shough ahead | QB6#5–#8edge | QB15#12–#17 |
| Week 6 | QB13#6–#25 | QB11#8–#14edge |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 19.0edge | 17.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #62 overalledge | 8 #106 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +39 ranks · +489 val | +19 ranks · +119 val |
| Rostered | 93% | 83% |
| 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 6, Patrick Mahomes II or Tyler Shough?
- Tyler Shough. This week's consensus has Patrick Mahomes II at QB13 (range #6–#25) and Tyler Shough at QB11 (range #8–#14). Projections: 19.0 vs 17.6 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 QB6 (range #5–#8) vs Tyler Shough QB15 (range #12–#17). 4 of 4 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 #62 overall and Tyler Shough #106, 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.