The New Orleans Saints will host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1 in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Tyler Shough.
Is Tyler Shough Playing in Week 1?
Shough is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will back up Spencer Rattler to begin the season.
We’ll continue to monitor the Saints’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Tyler Shough in Week 1?
Outside of celebrating his 26th birthday later this month, not having a professional snap under his belt, no fundamental duality, and just three touchdown passes over the final four games of his extended collegiate career (117 attempts), why is everyone so down on Tyler Shough, the 40th overall pick in the NFL Draft this past April?
Sure, there will be garbage time moments for a team that is expected to flirt with the worst record in the league, but to get to that point in the game, things need to go sideways early on.
Spencer Rattler averaged 5.8 yards per pass and had more picks than TDs in his rookie season. The Saints think he has a better chance to give this team a chance to win right now, and they will open the season with him starting.
Yikes.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Tyler Shough’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Shough is projected to score 0 points in Week 1.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Cardinals at Saints
Since the Saints play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 1 matchup. Temperatures will be a cool 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
