Saints make switch to start rookie QB Tyler Shough

Field Level Media|published: Tue 28th October, 14:22 2025

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Aug 23, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) runs in for a touchdown against Denver Broncos linebacker Andrew Farmer (53) during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The 1-7 Saints are handing the keys of the offense to rookie quarterback Tyler Shough.

New Orleans coach Kellen Moore informed Spencer Rattler and Shough of the change on Tuesday.

Shough replaced Rattler late in the third quarter of last weekend's 23-3 home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Shough will make his first start, with Rattler as his backup, when the Saints visit the Los Angeles Rams (5-2) on Sunday.

Tyler Shough will start Sunday ?? pic.twitter.com/2Iz7eXpJnE
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) October 28, 2025

A second-round pick in April out of Louisville, Shough was selected 40th overall and competing for the starting job in training camp. Rattler was a fifth-rounder in 2024 out of South Carolina.

Shough, 26, completed 17 of 30 passes for 128 yards with an interception against the Buccaneers.

Rattler, 25, completed 68% of his passes for 1,586 yards, eight touchdowns and five picks in eight starts this season.

--Field Level Media