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Saints Start Spencer Rattler in Preseason Finale, Week 1 QB Decision Still Pending

Kellen Moore plans to evaluate both quarterbacks through the finale before naming a starter.

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Overview

  • Moore said Tyler Shough will follow Rattler against the Broncos with Jake Haener taking the third slot.
  • The coach described the competition as "really, really close" and declined to set a timeline, saying the announcement will come after the game.
  • New Orleans expects to play as many regulars as possible in the finale to sharpen the evaluation.
  • Through two games their box-score lines are nearly identical, yet Pro Football Focus grades favor Rattler (70.8 passing grade to Shough’s 57.3).
  • Rattler has offered more rushing production and delivered a late scoring drive versus Jacksonville, while Shough outplayed him in the opener.