Jalen Hurts 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
Clear edge · 74% confident
Tyler Shough- More points per game: 18.8 vs 16.6
- More opportunity: 100% snap share, 8 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: QB8 vs QB24
Jalen Hurts and Tyler Shough are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Jalen Hurts holds the edge in expert consensus (QB5 to QB20). Jalen Hurts typically comes off the board first, around pick 58 (round 5) to Tyler Shough's pick 182. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Jalen Hurts at 311 PPR points (18.3 per game) versus Tyler Shough at 271.
Last season Tyler Shough carried the heavier workload (100% snap share, 24 touches to Jalen Hurts's 23), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Tyler Shough is the solid pick on the bigger workload. Jalen Hurts carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Hurts | Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 311 | 271 |
| Points / game | 16.6 | 18.8 |
| Games played | 5 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #53 | #125 |
| ADP | 58 | 182 |
| Scoring rank (season) | QB24 | QB8 |
| Snap share | 99% | 100% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 8 |
| Age | 28 | 27 |
| Bye week | 10 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
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Frequently asked
Should I draft Jalen Hurts or Tyler Shough in 2026?
Tyler Shough is a solid pick over Jalen Hurts for 2026, on the bigger workload. Jalen Hurts carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Jalen Hurts or Tyler Shough?
Jalen Hurts carries the higher 2026 projection at 311 PPR points (18.3 per game), compared with 271 for Tyler Shough.
Where are Jalen Hurts and Tyler Shough being drafted?
Jalen Hurts has an ADP around pick 58 (round 5), while Tyler Shough goes closer to pick 182 (round 16).
Who is ranked higher, Jalen Hurts or Tyler Shough?
Expert consensus ranks Jalen Hurts (QB5) ahead of Tyler Shough (QB20) for 2026.
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