Sam Darnold vs Tyler Shough
Tyler Shough holds a 24.2% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 9/19/2026
THE CASE FOR DARNOLD
Darnold is the safer short-term bet to start games and produce usable SF points, which matters most for contenders. At 29, he’s in his prime-age window and offers a clearer near-term role than most fringe starters. If he locks in even a bridge-starter season in SEA, the liquidity and weekly plug-and-play value can beat a cheaper “maybe” profile.
THE CASE FOR SHOUGH
Shough’s value edge (17.4% higher here) is rooted in the upside that comes with a younger QB who could still grow into a multi-year starter outcome. In NO, he has a plausible path to earning starts, and any real starting stretch in SF formats can quickly justify (or exceed) his current price. If he hits, you’re holding a longer runway asset than Darnold with better appreciation potential.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
Take Darnold for the higher-probability points profile unless you’re deep enough at QB to stash and swing for upside.
Take Shough for the younger upside and better value insulation if he earns starts.
Shough is the value lean at a 17.4% edge, but Darnold is the better one-year bet if you need starts now.
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Worth more?
Shough is worth more by your numbers (3,488 vs 2,882), but Darnold can be more valuable to a win-now roster if he’s starting.
Trade?
Contenders should try to send Shough + a small add for Darnold if they need QB starts; rebuilders should do the inverse and take the cheaper bet-on-starts profile in Shough.
Superflex?
In SF, prioritize whichever is more likely to start games this season (often Darnold), but Shough is the better portfolio hold if you can wait.
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