Tyler Shough

QB, NO

Shough is the Saints' entrenched starter, with Kellen Moore reportedly building the offense around his skill set. He closed last season on a hot stretch, playing like a top-12 weekly option over his final six starts with strong Chris Olave chemistry, and now enters the year as an ascending sleeper option rather than a mere bridge starter.

The last two weeks show near-unanimous buy-in on Shough's trajectory. Fantasy Football Happy Hour and Yahoo Fantasy Forecast both point to his QB4-level finish under Moore and his rapport with Olave as reasons to trust him, while FantasyPros has him ranked well above his ADP on charting and rushing upside. The lone skeptical note comes from The Ringer, whose panel called him forgettable and generic on a big-board vote, though even there Mina Kimes floated a Brady-esque development comp. The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast frames his ceiling as contingent on connecting with Jordan Tyson and Olave, tying his outlook directly to the health and rapport of that receiving corps.

The line: Draft Shough as a QB13-14 value now, betting his late-season Olave chemistry and Moore's scheme carry over. · updated Aug 12

Tuesday, August 11

▶ The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast: Hosts note the Saints' offensive投資 in weapons depends on Shough being competent enough to get the ball to Jordan Tyson and Chris Olave. listen ↗

Monday, August 10

Both shows are bought in: Kellen Moore's offense is built around Shough, and he's producing top-12 weekly QB numbers with Chris Olave to show for it, making him a legitimate streaming or sleeper add.

▲ Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry: Now entrenched as the clear starter with an offense being tailored to his strengths by Kellen Moore, after finishing 6th in passing yards over his starts last year. listen ↗

▲ Yahoo Fantasy Forecast with Matt Harmon: Sleeper green light; finished as a top-12 weekly QB in 4 of his last 6 starts under Kellen Moore, strong chemistry with Chris Olave. listen ↗

Sunday, August 9

▲ FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast: Alfredo and Pat both rank him well ahead of his QB21 ADP (QB14), citing strong intermediate-throw charting, rushing upside, and an improved supporting cast. listen ↗

Saturday, August 8

▶ The Ringer Fantasy Football Show: Ranked No. 15; called 'forgettable' and 'Wonder Bread' looking by voters, though Mina Kimes predicted he could age well like Tom Brady did. listen ↗

Friday, August 7

▲ Fantasy Focus Football: Field's favorite in the 'upside central' tier (QB13), citing hot play from Week 13 on and a soft schedule aiding his QB4 finish over that stretch. listen ↗

▲ Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast: Hosts project he could throw for more yards than Caleb Williams this year and believe his presence (vs. Rattler) is the key variable boosting Olave's efficiency. listen ↗

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