The New Orleans Saints will visit the Tennessee Titans in Week 17. 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 17?
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 17?
Shough is tough as nails and learning on the fly.
That’s not a bad DFS profile, and his opportunity count (40+ pass-plus-rush attempts in four of his past five games) has fueled him to clear 17 fantasy points in four straight. He was once again interested in loading up Chris Olave with as much work as he could handle from the jump (four of his first seven completions went to his standout WR)
Plenty was made of his age coming out of college, but there clearly is some wisdom that has come with that experience. On Sunday, he sent Olave in motion late in the hird quarter, identified single coverage and took advantage by setting up a rub route that left him essentially uncovered for the 23-yard score.
If I’m rolling the dice on a QB with my fantasy title on the line, this is the direction I’m going. Due to his advanced age for a rookie, the Saints are trying to accelerate his learning curve, which means increasing his workload with a touch of volume.
That’ll work!
It doesn’t have to be perfect to be productive. Ideally, you’re not having to piece together the QB position at this point in the year, but if you are, New Orleans holds your answer in a favorable matchup, albeit on the road.
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 17
Shough is projected to score 16.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Shough to throw for 228 yards and 1.4 passing touchdowns with 0.7 interceptions. Shough could also add 12 rushing yards and 0.2 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 17 Weather Impact: Saints at Titans
The forecast for kickoff is 67 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
