Overview
- The New Orleans Saints put starting quarterback Tyler Shough on their weekly injury report with a left-hand issue after he played every snap in the loss to Atlanta.
- Shough told reporters the hand got “banged up” in the game and described the soreness as minor that should not limit him.
- Broadcast cameras later showed Shough with his left hand wrapped on the sideline, an image the team did not fully address after the game.
- Although the left hand is not Shough’s throwing hand, it is important for taking snaps, executing certain handoffs and protecting the ball, so any issue can affect a quarterback’s comfort and risk of turnover.
- Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave were also listed on the injury report, a cluster of offensive injuries that raises concerns about the Saints’ lineup continuity and short-term game planning.