A new starting QB in New Orleans
When the Saints drafted Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough in the second round of this past April's draft, he was thrust into a quarterback competition with second-year passer Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener, following Derek Carr's offseason retirement. Rattler was named the starter and held that position for the first eight weeks of the season.
However, after struggling in a loss to the Buccaneers, Rattler was benched in favor of the rookie, Shough. In his first start Sunday against the Rams, Shough went 15-24 for 176 yards, one interception, and his first career touchdown. Shough has been sacked three times in the last two games. He became the ninth different starting quarterback for the Saints since Drew Brees retired in 2020.
Currently, Shough has two top receivers: Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed. Through nine games, Olave has 55 receptions for 560 yards and three touchdowns, while Shaheed has 44 receptions for 499 yards and two touchdowns. Right tackle Taliese Fuaga and tight end Jack Still (three receptions for 28 yards, one touchdown) both suffered high ankle sprains in Sunday's game.