Eight players to watch in dynasty: Will Tyler Shough be a fringe QB1 in 2026?

"With the fantasy football semifinals rolling this weekend, and the majority of managers already looking ahead to the 2026 season, let's take some time to talk dynasty formats and potential targets. Remember, with dynasty leagues, we need to focus on talent or skill sets/traits, but we also need to discuss the player's role, which leads us into opportunity. The usage matters. So does the potential upside based on offensive deployment."

"Now, there is a sense of speculation with some of the players I selected, but that's also expected at this point of the season, especially for teams that will be hiring a new head coach. But I have studied the tape, and there are numbers here that point to positive trends for next season and beyond. So, let's dive into this with eight targets to put on your dynasty radar, in no particular order."

"Shough has posted 17 or more points in four of his six pro starts, and he's completing almost 70% of his throws. I really like what I'm seeing on tape from the rookie in Kellen Moore's offense. Shough is a rhythm passer from the pocket, with the arm to deliver high-RPM throws on in-breaking concepts. He reads it quickly, too. Shough can also create off schedule,"

Dynasty formats require evaluating both talent/skill sets and player roles to determine long-term value. Opportunity and usage within an offense drive upside more than raw ability alone. Coaching changes and roster uncertainty create necessary speculation for projections, but film study and data can reveal positive trends to inform dynasty targeting. Eight prospective dynasty targets are identified based on traits, projected roles and offensive deployment. Shough shows multiple positive indicators: four of six pro starts with 17+ points, near-70% completion rate, rhythm-pocket passing, in-breaking accuracy, quick reads, and dual-threat rushing ability with consistent carries.

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