PROJECTED LEADER
Matthew Stafford
QB · LARStats & schedule ›16.4FF projected
↓ -1.4 vs ESPN
vs LACSun 4:05 PM ET
Should I start Matthew Stafford 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.
- Matthew Stafford: 18.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against LAC.
- Tyler Shough: 14.3 FP recent scoring average.
Forecast updated · Standard
vs LACTHE ALTERNATIVE
Tyler Shough
QB · NOStats & schedule ›2.9FF projected
↑ +2.9 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
Why this pick?
Matthew Stafford
Fortified16.4
ESPN17.8
Sleeper15.1
FantasyPros—
Matthew Stafford faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 18.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.
Tyler Shough
Fortified2.9
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 14.3 fantasy points.
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