Patrick Mahomes II or Tyler Shough?
Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Patrick Mahomes II
- Rest of season: Patrick Mahomes II — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Patrick Mahomes II
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Patrick Mahomes II | Tyler Shough | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead · 0 rank Tyler Shough ahead | QB10#7–#11edge | QB15#13–#17 |
| Week 3 | QB7#5–#9edge | QB13#10–#14 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 20.9edge | 18.2 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #101 overalledge | 7 #125 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | 0 ranks · 0 val | 0 ranks · 0 val |
| Rostered | 90% | 49% |
| 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 3, Patrick Mahomes II or Tyler Shough?
- Patrick Mahomes II. This week's consensus has Patrick Mahomes II at QB7 (range #5–#9) and Tyler Shough at QB13 (range #10–#14). Projections: 20.9 vs 18.2 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 #7–#11) vs Tyler Shough QB15 (range #13–#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 #101 overall and Tyler Shough #125, 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.