The New Orleans Saints will host the Carolina Panthers in Week 15. 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 15?
Shough is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
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 Shough in Week 15?
I’m not sure if Shough is the future of the position in New Orleans, but this kid plays how I think all of us assume we would if we were physically gifted enough to be in such a position. He scraps, grinds, and dives.
He was very clearly one of those kids who was told that if his jersey wasn’t dirty after a game, he didn’t play hard enough.
Shough isn’t ready for the speed of the pro game as a passer (five TDs and five INTs on his 184 attempts this season), but with 20 rush attempts over the past three weeks and multiple TD passes in his first meeting with the Panthers, there’s a non-zero chance for him to be a top-15 option at the position.
I don’t have him ranked as such, but he is certainly in the same tier as bigger names in tough spots (Jacoby Brissett, Justin Herbert, and both QBs in Packers/Broncos) for Week 15. If you need to roll the dice and/or want some correlation on your Chris Olave investment in an effort to pull off an upset, a plug-and-play option is there.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Shough’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 15
Shough is projected to score 10.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Shough to throw for 141 yards and 0.8 passing touchdowns with 0.4 interceptions. Shough could also add seven rushing yards and 0.1 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 15 Weather Impact: Panthers at Saints
Since the Saints play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 15 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
