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Saints Name Rookie Tyler Shough Week 9 Starter, Bench Spencer Rattler

Kellen Moore frames the change as an offensive evaluation following Rattler's turnover surge during a sluggish start.

Overview

  • Shough will make his first NFL start Sunday at the Los Angeles Rams, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
  • Moore informed both quarterbacks of the decision Tuesday after initially declining to commit to a starter postgame.
  • Rattler was pulled late in the third quarter of a 23-3 loss to the Buccaneers after six turnovers over his past two games.
  • In relief against Tampa Bay, Shough completed 17 of 30 passes for 128 yards with one interception as New Orleans did not score.
  • The 26-year-old was drafted No. 40 overall in 2025—the Saints’ highest QB pick since Archie Manning—as the 1-7 team evaluates internal options on offense.