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Week 102026 ยท QB ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Jared Goff or Tyler Shough?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

Reception scoring does not change these projections. One comparison covers PPR, Half-PPR and Standard.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Tyler Shough

If both are available and you need Week 10 points, pick up Tyler Shough over Jared Goff: 18.1 versus 17.5 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 11, 7:13 AM ET ยท Common scoring preset

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

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Tyler Shough is the stronger immediate points option. Tyler Shough is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a QB vacancy, compare the immediate matchup with the weeks you actually need covered. A rising roster percentage can explain interest in a player; it does not increase his projected score. If you must drop someone, check the full roster in GamePlan before making the claim.

Jared Goff

Jared Goff projects for 17.5 Standard points against NE this week. His recent scoring average is 10.8 FP. He is rostered in 91.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 1.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
17.5 FP +0.2vs ESPN
ESPN
17.3 FP
Sleeper
18.5 FP
FantasyPros
18.5 FP
Boosted Trees
18.6 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Tyler Shough

Tyler Shough projects for 18.1 Standard points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 16.8 FP. He is rostered in 66.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 2.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
18.1 FP +0.8vs ESPN
ESPN
17.3 FP
Sleeper
16.8 FP
FantasyPros
18.4 FP
Boosted Trees
17.9 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 11, 6:30 AM ET / Nov 11, 6:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowJared GoffTyler Shough
Next 3 weeks50.9 FP3/3 scheduled games projected52.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule149.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected149.7 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1863.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected65.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekJared GoffTyler Shough
Week 1017.5 FPvs NE18.1 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 1115.2 FPvs TB17.8 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 1218.2 FPvs CHIHigher projection16.7 FPvs CIN
Week 1316.8 FPvs ATLHigher projection15.4 FPvs GB
Week 1417.8 FPvs TENHigher projection16.5 FPvs CAR
Week 1513.0 FPvs MIN13.7 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 1617.1 FPvs NYG20.9 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 1718.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection16.6 FPvs ATL
Week 1815.8 FPvs GBHigher projection14.0 FPvs TB

Outlook updated Nov 11, 7:26 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 10

More options. The same scale.

FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

19.0 FP26.1 FP
  1. Josh AllenQB ยท 99.9% rostered
    25.4
  2. Drake MayeQB ยท 98.9% rostered
    24.6
  3. Brock PurdyQB ยท 98.7% rostered
    23.9
  4. Joe BurrowQB ยท 99.2% rostered
    22.3
  5. Trevor LawrenceQB ยท 93.6% rostered
    21.1
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What about Tyler Shough versus these pickups?

QB ยท Week 10
Patrick Mahomes II18.3projected FP
Tyler Shough18.1projected FP
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Tyler Shough18.1projected FP
Matthew Stafford17.9projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Tyler Shough18.1projected FP
Dak Prescott17.8projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Tyler Shough18.1projected FP
C.J. Stroud19.1projected FP
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Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

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Jayden Daniels19.7projected FP
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Jayden Daniels19.7projected FP
Bryce Young19.2projected FP
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Bryce Young19.2projected FP
C.J. Stroud19.1projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
C.J. Stroud19.1projected FP
Patrick Mahomes II18.3projected FP
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