Overview
- The rookie went 22-of-27 for 333 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-26 comeback at Tennessee, extending New Orleans’ streak to four and moving the team to 6-10.
- ESPN Research notes he logged three straight games with at least 250 passing yards and no interceptions, including back-to-back 300-yard outings.
- FanDuel now lists Shough as the betting favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year after Week 17, overtaking Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan following his quiet game.
- PFF ranks Shough as the NFL’s highest-graded rookie QB and a top-10 passer overall since his Week 8 debut, with strong third-down efficiency highlighted in recent film review.
- Kellen Moore said Shough has ‘earned’ OROY consideration, and recent reporting indicates the Saints plan to add weapons and protection around him rather than pursue a first-round quarterback.