Tyler Shough, the rookie quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, made his debut during a recent game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This marked a significant moment in his career as he replaced struggling starter Spencer Rattler.
Saints Bench Rattler, Turn to Rookie QB Shough
The Saints found themselves down 17-3 when they decided to make a change. Spencer Rattler, who has had a tough season, was benched after throwing four turnovers in the previous week against the Chicago Bears and two more in the first half against Tampa.
Rookie Under Pressure
Shough began warming up after a Saints punt in the third quarter. While Rattler sat on the sidelines, Shough practiced with center Luke Fortner and receiver Juwan Johnson. Coach Kellen Moore acknowledged the decision to play Shough would be evaluated each week.
Background on Rattler and Shough
- Rattler was the fifth-round pick in the 2024 draft.
- He has had a challenging time as a starter, with a record of 1-12.
- Rattler earned the starting role over Shough after a competitive summer training period.
- Shough was selected 40th overall in the 2025 draft.
- His prior game this season was in a relief role during a significant loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
The decision to bench Rattler and bring in Shough reflects the Saints’ struggles this season. As the team evaluates its quarterback situation week by week, all eyes will be on Shough to see how he performs moving forward.
