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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Trevor Lawrence vs Tyler Shough

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Trevor Lawrence is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Trevor Lawrence outscored Tyler Shough by 5.5 PPG in 2025 with 38 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Trevor Lawrence is the clear pick. Tyler Shough profiles as a matchup-dependent quarterback who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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QBJacksonville Jaguars#5PPG LEADER
Trevor Lawrence
PPG
19.9
Games
17
Pass Yds
4,007
Pass TDs
29
Rush Yds
359
Rush TDs
9
Bye
Week 8
QBNew Orleans Saints#24
Tyler Shough
PPG
14.4
Games
11
Pass Yds
2,384
Pass TDs
10
Rush Yds
186
Rush TDs
3
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Trevor Lawrence
Tyler Shough

Head to Head

19.9 PPG14.4 PPG
17 GP11 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Trevor Lawrence: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #5 at the position). Tyler Shough: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Trevor Lawrence is producing at 90% of elite pace and Tyler Shough at 65%. That ranking gap means Trevor Lawrence carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Trevor Lawrence vs Tyler Shough: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Trevor Lawrence and Tyler Shough for your lineup, you are not alone. Trevor Lawrence finished the 2025 season at 19.9 PPG for the Jacksonville Jaguars (17 games), and Tyler Shough averaged 14.4 for the New Orleans Saints (11 games).

That 5.5-point weekly advantage for Trevor Lawrence is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Trevor Lawrence threw for 4007 yards and 29 touchdowns, while Tyler Shough posted 2384 yards and 10 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Trevor Lawrence has his bye in Week 8, and Tyler Shough rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Trevor Lawrence is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tyler Shough is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Trevor Lawrence (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Tyler Shough (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

  • Trevor Lawrence outscored Tyler Shough by a projected 93 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Trevor Lawrence played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Shough's 11. That durability gap means Trevor Lawrence contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Trevor Lawrence scored 38 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
  • Trevor Lawrence added 359 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatLawrenceShough
PPG (Half-PPR)19.914.4
Games Played1711
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)338158
Passing Yards4,0072,384
Passing TDs2910
Pass Yds/Game235.7216.7
Rushing Yards359186
Rushing TDs93
Total TDs3813
TDs/Game2.21.2
Age2626
Experience4 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Trevor Lawrence at 19.9 PPG, 5.5 points per game above Tyler Shough's 14.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Trevor Lawrence or Tyler Shough in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Trevor Lawrence has the edge at 19.9 PPG compared to Tyler Shough's 14.4 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Trevor Lawrence and Tyler Shough average in 2025?

Trevor Lawrence averaged 19.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Shough averaged 14.4 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 5.5 points per game.

When are Trevor Lawrence and Tyler Shough's bye weeks in 2026?

Trevor Lawrence (JAX) has a bye in Week 8, and Tyler Shough (NO) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Trevor Lawrence or Tyler Shough a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?

Trevor Lawrence outscored Tyler Shough by 5.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.