
Should I start Malik Willis or Tyler Shough this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
Tyler Shough has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
Tyler Shough has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- Malik Willis: 10.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against NE.
- Tyler Shough: 14.3 FP recent scoring average.
Forecast updated · Standard

PROJECTED LEADER

13.0FF projected
↓ -0.4 vs ESPN
Sun 4:25 PM ET
THE ALTERNATIVE

Tyler Shough
QB · NOStats & schedule ›2.9FF projected
↑ +2.9 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
Why this pick?
Malik Willis
Fortified13.0
ESPN13.4
Sleeper13.4
FantasyPros—
Malik Willis faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 10.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.
Tyler Shough
Fortified2.9
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 14.3 fantasy points.
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