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In recent weeks, the Saints have made life miserable for quarterbacks Bryce Young (62.8 passer efficiency rating), Tua Tagovailoa (55.9) and Baker Mayfield (55.1). Combined, the Saints limited that trio to three touchdown passes and a 55 completion percentage, while recording nine sacks and four interceptions.
Despite a rocky first half of the 2025 National Football League season, there is some real hope around the New Orleans Saints right now. Rookie quarterback Tyl
Tyler Shough showed why he could be the franchise quarterback the New Orleans Saints have been looking for since Drew Brees' retirement.
Clearly, Moore, a former NFL quarterback himself, has no concerns about the future of Shough, regardless of his age. With the Saints projected to pick fairly high in the 2026 NFL Draft, it will be interesting to see how Shough finishes the season, and if they feel they need to make a change at the quarterback position.
New Orleans scored 24 points in the contest, the most in a game started by Shough, and took down the NFC South rival. It was an encouraging showing overall for the rookie. He caught the attention of the Buccaneers as well, as shared by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
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Former Saints QB on Tyler Shough's growth since rough training camp
Tyler Shough has made a lot of strides after looking rough at training camp. Former Saints quarterback Luke McCown highlighted just how he's improved.
Saints' Tyler Shough ran for the game-winning touchdown to beat the Buccaneers, 24-20, shaking up a tight NFC South race with the Panthers tied with Tampa Bay for the division lead.
It's been a long season, but fortunately, the New Orleans Saints may have found a quarterback to build around. Tyler Shough has started five games -- so, obvio
Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough turning on the jets on the 34-yard touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season.
With their playoff hopes long gone, the New Orleans Saints can nonetheless play the role of spoiler Sunday at home against the Carolina Panthers . One of the NFL's biggest surprises, Carolina (7-6) is coming off an impressive 31-28 win over the Los Angeles Rams.