The New Orleans Saints made a significant change during their recent game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With their offense struggling, they replaced starting quarterback Spencer Rattler with rookie Tyler Shough. This decision came in the third quarter as the Saints faced a 17-3 deficit.
Rattler’s Struggles Against Tampa Bay
During his time on the field, Rattler led seven offensive drives but faced numerous challenges. He turned the ball over twice, including a fumble on the first drive and a pick-six shortly thereafter. His performance resulted in the Saints managing only one scoring drive while he was on the field.
- Completed 15 of 21 passes
- Accumulated 136 passing yards
- Sacked three times
- Finished with a 68.8 quarterback rating
Impact of the Quarterback Change
The Saints’ sole scoring opportunity while Rattler played resulted from a fumble recovery by Chase Young, which positioned New Orleans at the Tampa Bay 45-yard line. Following Rattler’s performance, Coach Kellen Moore had hinted at the possibility of using Shough after Rattler’s previous game, where he committed four turnovers against the Chicago Bears.
Tyler Shough, selected as the 40th overall pick in the latest draft, only had limited playing time before this matchup. Prior to today’s game, his experience came during a blowout against the Seattle Seahawks, where he played in garbage time.
Looking Ahead
The strategic move to switch quarterbacks highlights the Saints’ efforts to revitalize their offense. As Tyler Shough takes the field, fans will be eager to see if he can bring a new dynamic to the team amidst Spencer Rattler’s recent struggles.
