Tyler Shough Named Saints Starting Quarterback
- On Oct 28, 2025, the New Orleans Saints informed rookie quarterback Tyler Shough he will start Sunday in Week 9 against the Los Angeles Rams, marking his first career start, multiple outlets reported.
- Rattler's turnovers spiked with four in the Bears loss and two against Tampa Bay, leading Coach Kellen Moore to bench him midway through Sunday's game.
- Shough enters the role after replacing Rattler and completing 15 of 21 passes for 136 yards and one interception, while posting 66.7% completion and 333 yards in preseason.
- With a 1-7 record, the Saints coach Kellen Moore said `We just needed to find a way to create something on offense`, and Shough will have a full week to prepare as the starter.
- Shough faces a stiff test as the Rams rank second with 26 sacks on Sunday, while Rattler was sacked seven times in six quarters, challenging the 26-year-old rookie's readiness.
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Saints giving rookie QB Tyler Shough his 1st NFL start against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The struggling New Orleans Saints have decided to give rookie quarterback Tyler Shough his first NFL start against the Rams in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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