
Should I start Marcus Mariota 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.
- Marcus Mariota: 5.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against PHI.
- Tyler Shough: 14.3 FP recent scoring average.
Forecast updated · Standard

PROJECTED LEADER

2.9FF projected
↑ +2.9 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
THE ALTERNATIVE

Marcus Mariota
QB · WASStats & schedule ›1.1FF projected
↑ +1.1 vs ESPN
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Why this pick?
Tyler Shough
Fortified2.9
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 14.3 fantasy points.
Marcus Mariota
Fortified1.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Marcus Mariota faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.
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