Tyler Shough and Tre Tucker projected as deep sleepers for Fantasy football

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:22 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Tyler Shough and Tre Tucker projected as deep sleepers for Fantasy football

Summary

Tyler Shough of the Saints and Tre Tucker of the Raiders are highlighted as potential late-round steals in Fantasy football according to projections. Shough is projected for 4,296 passing yards and 28 total touchdowns, making him a strong option despite being drafted lower than expected. Tucker, projected as the WR1 for the Raiders, is seen as undervalued with a projected 59 receptions and has the potential for significant targets. The insights come as teams finalize rosters and strategies ahead of the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•Shough's ADP is 153, with a projection as QB14.
•Tucker’s ADP is 186 despite being the projected WR1 for the Raiders.
•Shough could excel if key receivers stay healthy later in the season.
•Tucker may benefit from increased target opportunities under offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
•Both players are viewed as valuable late-round options in Fantasy drafts.

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1:22 PMCBS Sports — 2026 Fantasy football deep sleepers: Projections say Tyler Shough and Tre Tucker are steals

What they're saying

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Tyler Shough and Tre Tucker headline the deep sleepers whose projections and upside make them compelling late-round Fantasy targets
— CBS Sportsby Heath Cummings

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