Matthew Stafford · Tyler Shough · 2026 week 9

Matthew Stafford or Tyler Shough?

Wondering who you should start this week — Matthew Stafford or Tyler Shough? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford projects 3.2 PPR points clear of Tyler Shough in week 9, drawing WAS — the 4th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Matthew Stafford START	@ WAS	18.5	4th · soft	14.9	785	healthy
Tyler Shough	vs CLE	15.3	25th · tough	14.5	801	healthy

QBs vs WAS recently: Jameis Winston 25.7 pts (W5) · Brock Purdy 17.4 pts (W6) · Tanner McKee 8 pts (W8).

QBs vs CLE recently: Tyler Huntley 13.4 pts (W6) · Cam Ward 6.7 pts (W7) · Aaron Rodgers 5.9 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Matthew Stafford projects 3.2 points higher in PPR.
Matthew Stafford faces WAS, 4th most generous to QBs.
Tyler Shough faces CLE, 25th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Tyler Shough carries the higher trade value — 801 against 785 (a 2% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Tyler Shough gets the most. Momentum: Matthew Stafford -168 and Tyler Shough -390 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.