Sam Darnold · Tyler Shough · 2026 week 1

Sam Darnold or Tyler Shough?

Start Sam DarnoldSam Darnold projects 2.6 PPR points clear of Tyler Shough in week 1, drawing NE — the 22nd-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Sam Darnold START vs NE 18.9 22nd 12.5 167 healthy
Tyler Shough @ DET 16.3 9th · soft 20.6 301 healthy

QBs vs NE recently: Lamar Jackson 4.7 pts (W16) · Brady Cook 5.2 pts (W17) · Quinn Ewers 9.4 pts (W18).

QBs vs DET recently: Aaron Rodgers 15.5 pts (W16) · Max Brosmer 3.6 pts (W17) · Caleb Williams 17.6 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Tyler Shough carries the higher trade value — 301 against 167 (a 45% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Tyler Shough gets the most. Momentum: Sam Darnold -41 and Tyler Shough +45 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.