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Tyler Shough Lifts Saints to 17-7 Win Over Panthers, Snapping Four-Game Slide

The rookie's efficient outing solidifies his starting role entering the bye.

Overview

  • Shough completed 19 of 27 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions, finishing with a 128.9 passer rating.
  • He connected with Chris Olave on a 62-yard touchdown and found Juwan Johnson for a 30-yard score.
  • Per ESPN, he went 7-for-10 on third down and converted six, giving New Orleans needed drive sustainability.
  • The defense held Carolina scoreless after the first quarter, closing out a road win at 17-7.
  • It was the first Saints win by a rookie quarterback since 1981 and the first with a rookie QB and first-year head coach duo; Kellen Moore says Shough remains the starter with Spencer Rattler backing up as the 2-8 Saints enter their bye before hosting Atlanta on Nov. 23.