Sam Darnold or Tyler Shough?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Tyler Shough
- Rest of season: Tyler Shough — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Tyler Shough
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Sam Darnold | Tyler Shough | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Sam Darnold ahead · 8 rank Tyler Shough ahead | QB22#20–#23 | QB15#14–#16edge |
| Week 7 | QB23#21–#26 | QB15#12–#17edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 14.5 | 16.4edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #130 overall | 8 #105 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +8 ranks · +37 val | +20 ranks · +127 val |
| Rostered | 40% | 78% |
| 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 7, Sam Darnold or Tyler Shough?
- Tyler Shough. This week's consensus has Sam Darnold at QB23 (range #21–#26) and Tyler Shough at QB15 (range #12–#17). Projections: 14.5 vs 16.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Sam Darnold or Tyler Shough?
- Tyler Shough. Rest-of-season consensus: Sam Darnold QB22 (range #20–#23) vs Tyler Shough QB15 (range #14–#16). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tyler Shough ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Sam Darnold for Tyler Shough?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Sam Darnold is ranked #130 overall and Tyler Shough #105, so Tyler Shough 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.