Daniel Jones vs Tyler Shough
Two quarterbacks fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Slight lean · 56% confident
Tyler Shough- Higher projection: 271 vs 224 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 124 vs 139
- Market favorite: ADP 182.1 vs 199.5
Daniel Jones and Tyler Shough are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Tyler Shough holds the edge in expert consensus (QB20 to QB24). Tyler Shough typically comes off the board first, around pick 182 (round 16) to Daniel Jones's pick 200. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Tyler Shough at 271 PPR points (15.9 per game) versus Daniel Jones at 224.
Last season Daniel Jones carried the heavier workload (91% snap share, 45 touches to Tyler Shough's 45), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Tyler Shough is the younger option (age 26), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Tyler Shough is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Jones | Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 224 | 271 |
| Points / game | 18.0 | 14.9 |
| Games played | 13 | 11 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #139 | #124 |
| ADP | 200 | 182 |
| Positional rank | QB17 | QB26 |
| Snap share | 91% | 51% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 13 |
| Age | 29 | 26 |
| Bye week | 13 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Daniel Jones or Tyler Shough.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Daniel Jones or Tyler Shough in 2026?
Tyler Shough is a slight lean over Daniel Jones for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Daniel Jones or Tyler Shough?
Tyler Shough carries the higher 2026 projection at 271 PPR points (15.9 per game), compared with 224 for Daniel Jones.
Where are Daniel Jones and Tyler Shough being drafted?
Tyler Shough has an ADP around pick 182 (round 16), while Daniel Jones goes closer to pick 200 (round 17).
Who is ranked higher, Daniel Jones or Tyler Shough?
Expert consensus ranks Tyler Shough (QB20) ahead of Daniel Jones (QB24) for 2026.
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