Even as a divisive prospect entering the NFL at 25 years old, Shough demands the attention of those drafting in formats where multiple QBs can be started as he stares down a potential starting gig in New Orleans. Shough's career scramble rate was the second-highest in the 2025 QB class -- just above Josh Allen's and just below Anthony Richardson's career rates. He could run more than expected. The Browns are the only team that betting markets have projected for fewer points than the Saints in 2025, so passing production likely isn't going to be Fantasy-friendly. There have certainly been worse rookie landing spots than an offense designed by Kellen Moore with playmakers like Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed and Alvin Kamara. Shough is a Superflex/two-QB pick only, but he might be a surprising source of value in those formats.
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Fantasy News
Saints' Tyler Shough: Solid showing in preseason finale
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Shough completed 12 of 20 passes for 102 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and rushed twice for 20 yards and a score during the Saints' 28-19 preseason loss to the Broncos on Saturday afternoon. He also lost a fumble.
Shough came into the game on the Saints' fourth possession after Spencer Rattler handled the first three drives and led New Orleans to six points. Shough put together an encouraging preseason overall that saw him complete 66.7 percent of his passes while throwing for a touchdown, in addition to Saturday's 11-yard scoring scamper early in the fourth quarter that capped off an impressive 12-play, 77-yard march. Consequently, the rookie second-round pick has seemingly done everything he can to make his case over Rattler for the starting quarterback job to open the campaign, and coming days will tell whether or not his efforts were successful.
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Saints' Tyler Shough: To be second QB up Saturday
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Shough will serve as the No.2 quarterback behind Spencer Rattler during Saturday's preseason finale against the Broncos, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Shough was outplayed by Rattler during New Orleans' 17-17 preseason tie against Jacksonville on Sunday, in which he got the start but completed just nine of 12 pass attempts for 66 yards across four possessions. While head coach Kellen Moore confirms that starting Rattler on Saturday doesn't indicate that a decision for Week 1 has been made, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, Shough will certainly need to perform better versus Denver in order to make his case for opening the regular season under center. Across his two preseason showings combined, the rookie second-round pick has completed 24 of 34 pass attempts for 231 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
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Saints' Tyler Shough: Moore mum on Week 1 starter
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Head coach Kellen Moore said Tuesday that he has not decided on who will be the Saints' starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Cardinals, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
After serving as the backup behind Spencer Rattler in the preseason opener against the Chargers, Shough drew the start in Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Shough didn't do much to make his case, going 9-for-12 for 66 yards and leading New Orleans to just one field goal on four possessions. It's unclear who Moore will go with as the starter for the Saints' preseason finale against the Broncos on Saturday, but that game will be the last opportunity for Shough to win the QB1 job before the start of the regular season.
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Saints' Tyler Shough: Modest numbers in preseason start
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Shough completed nine of 12 passes for 66 yards in Sunday's 17-17 preseason tie against the Jaguars.
Shough got the start but led the Saints to only three points on four first-half drives. Spencer Rattler, who started the team's first preseason game against the Chargers, had 199 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception in the second half Sunday. The quarterback competition between the 2025 second-round pick Shough and the 2024 fifth-rounder Rattler likely won't be decided until after the Saints' preseason finale against the Broncos on Saturday.
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Saints' Tyler Shough: Will start vs. Jaguars
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Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Saturday that Shough will start Sunday's preseason game against Jacksonville.
Shough worked as the backup to Spencer Rattler during New Orleans' preseason opener against the Chargers, completing 15 of 22 pass attempts for 165 yards, one touchdown and one interception, but the rookie second-round pick will get a chance to start versus the Jaguars, who will field starters on both offense and defense. A strong showing versus Jacksonville's first-team defense would be significant in bolstering Shough's chances of winning the Week 1 starting job, but it wouldn't be a surprise at all if Moore holds off on making such a decision until after the team's preseason finale against Denver on Saturday, Aug. 23.
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Saints' Tyler Shough: Mixed results as backup Sunday
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Shough completed 15 of 22 pass attempts for 165 yards, one touchdown and one interception with one rushing attempt for three yards in Sunday's 27-13 preseason loss to the Chargers.
Shough entered Sunday's exhibition behind Spencer Rattler (7-for-11, 53 yards) but wound up producing the preferred stat line while operating the second-string offense. Both inexperienced arms committed a turnover apiece while playing roughly a combined three quarters of action. This is truly shaping up to be a tight competition for the starting gig in New Orleans come Week 1. It wouldn't be surprising to see Shough get the nod under center against the Jaguars next Sunday in order to give both players a fair shake at being evaluated this preseason.
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Saints' Tyler Shough: Will be backup in preseason opener
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Shough will serve as the Saints' backup quarterback for Sunday's preseason opener against the Chargers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Shough has gotten some reps with the first-team offense during training camp, but Spencer Rattler will be New Orleans' QB1 for the first exhibition game while Jake Haener operates as the third-string passer. Shough and Rattler are battling to be the Week 1 starter, and the former should have an opportunity to be the starter in at least one of the Saints' three preseason games.
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Saints' Tyler Shough: Looks sharp with first-team offense
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Shough took most of the first-team reps Thursday and looked sharp during practice, according to SI.com's Gilberto Manzano.
Reports from Saints training camp suggest Spencer Rattler has gotten more work with the starters this summer, including during a scrimmage this past Sunday. Thursday's practice marks a step in the right direction for Shough, who still has time to make his case for the Week 1 starting job. Saints coach Kellen Moore hasn't announced how he'll divide QB reps during Sunday's preseason opener against the Chargers.
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Saints' Tyler Shough: Scheduled for first-team reps
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Shough will take first-team reps Thursday, after Spencer Rattler worked with the starters Wednesday for the first practice of minicamp, Jeff Nowak of WWLAM reports.
Rattler made six starts last season as a rookie fifth-round pick, although that might not help his case much under a new coaching staff considering he completed just 57 percent of his passes and lost all six games. Shough now comes in as a rookie second-round pick -- albeit one who will turn 26 in September -- to compete for the starting job that opened up when Derek Carr announced his retirement in May. Shough recently signed a fully guaranteed rookie contract, paving the way for normal participation in training camp after he was unsigned for the offseason program.
Shough agreed to terms on his four-year rookie contract with the Saints on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Shough gets his entire $10.8 million rookie contract guaranteed as well as an annual roster bonus payment structure, which no other rookie selected outside the first round has. The No. 40 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, Shough enters training camp primed for a three-way competition between himself, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener (oblique) for the Week 1 starting job, an opportunity opened up by the offseason retirement of Derek Carr (shoulder). While Shough boasts the least NFL experience of the trio, he will turn 26 in September, so if he manages to impress in training camp there will be little incentive to keep him sidelined for any sort of developmental period.
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Saints' Tyler Shough: New franchise QB in New Orleans?
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The Saints selected Shough in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 40th overall.
New Orleans has been linked to this quarterback class of late, especially with Derek Carr dealing with a shoulder issue. The Saints were able to play this out very well and land the No.3 quarterback off the board without having to sacrifice draft capital. Shough had a circuitous route to get to this moment. Once painted as the heir apparent to Justin Herbert at Oregon, Shough battled several injuries in Eugene and transferred to Texas Tech, where unfortunate injury luck followed. He made 13 starts over three seasons in Lubbock before transferring to his final stop, Louisville. Shough managed to stay healthy and showed what he can do, throwing for 3,195 yards and 23 touchdowns in 12 starts. Obviously, Shough is an older quarterback prospect who will turn 26 as a rookie. Injuries prevented him from showing his talent until his seventh year in college. He has a prototypical frame (6-foot-5, 219 pounds) with good arm strength and processing ability. His age suggests he doesn't have a ton of runway to develop on the bench, but in New Orleans, where there is an uncertain quarterback situation, there is a chance Shough takes over as soon as this year.
