Shough Caps Strong Rookie Season with 2 TDs, Solidifying 2026 Starting Role

New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough completed 23 of 35 passes for 259 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while rushing for 34 yards and another score in the 19-17 loss to the Falcons. Shough scrambled for a touchdown and later threw a 16-yard scoring pass to Ronnie Bell. He finishes his rookie season having completed 67.6% of his passes for 2,384 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, along with 186 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns across 11 games, cementing his role as the Saints' starter for 2026.