Jayden Daniels 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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Jayden Daniels- Higher projection: 309 vs 271 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 58 vs 124
- More points per game: 16.8 vs 14.9
Jayden Daniels and Tyler Shough are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Jayden Daniels holds the edge in expert consensus (QB6 to QB20). Jayden Daniels typically comes off the board first, around pick 66 (round 6) to Tyler Shough's pick 182. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Jayden Daniels at 309 PPR points (18.2 per game) versus Tyler Shough at 271.
Last season Jayden Daniels carried the heavier workload (91% snap share, 58 touches to Tyler Shough's 45), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Jayden Daniels is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Daniels | Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 309 | 271 |
| Points / game | 16.8 | 14.9 |
| Games played | 7 | 11 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #58 | #124 |
| ADP | 66 | 182 |
| Positional rank | QB34 | QB26 |
| Snap share | 91% | 51% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 13 |
| Age | 25 | 26 |
| Bye week | 7 | 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: Jayden Daniels or Tyler Shough.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jayden Daniels or Tyler Shough in 2026?
Jayden Daniels is a clear call over Tyler Shough for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Jayden Daniels or Tyler Shough?
Jayden Daniels carries the higher 2026 projection at 309 PPR points (18.2 per game), compared with 271 for Tyler Shough.
Where are Jayden Daniels and Tyler Shough being drafted?
Jayden Daniels has an ADP around pick 66 (round 6), while Tyler Shough goes closer to pick 182 (round 16).
Who is ranked higher, Jayden Daniels or Tyler Shough?
Expert consensus ranks Jayden Daniels (QB6) ahead of Tyler Shough (QB20) for 2026.
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