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Saints Bench Spencer Rattler, Turn to Rookie Tyler Shough Against Buccaneers

New Orleans made the in-game switch after multiple turnovers, with Kellen Moore set to evaluate the position week to week.

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) looks on from the sideline after being taken out.
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Oct 26, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) throws downfield during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Rattler was pulled late in the third quarter with New Orleans trailing 17-3 at the Caesars Superdome.
  • He was 15-of-21 for 136 yards with an interception returned for a touchdown by Anthony Nelson, a lost fumble, and three sacks.
  • Shough, the No. 40 pick in the 2025 draft, replaced him for his first extended action and recorded his first NFL completion to Taysom Hill.
  • The rookie had appeared in just one prior game with two attempts, underscoring how limited his NFL experience was before Sunday.
  • It remains unclear who will start going forward as the staff reviews the position, a decision shaped by season-long turnover issues and Derek Carr’s offseason retirement.