Shough came in during the second half of the Week 8 loss to the Bucs, and the rookie will now replace Spencer Rattler as QB1.

The struggling New Orleans Saints have decided to give rookie quarterback Tyler Shough his first NFL start against the Rams in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Saints (1-7) announced the decision to promote Shough and bench second-year QB Spencer Rattler on Tuesday on their official website and social media accounts.

The Rams are well-rested and exit their bye week with reinforcements. Star wideout Puka Nacua expects to return from injury against the Saints:

AFTER TWO SEASONS of backing up Justin Herbert at Oregon and one pandemic-shortened year in 2020, he entered the transfer portal in February 2021, enrolling at Texas Tech, where he dealt with significant injuries for the first time in his career.

The New Orleans Saints have named rookie Tyler Shough their starting quarterback for their road game on Sunday at the Los Angeles Rams.

If the 2025 National Football League season continues how it’s gone for the New Orleans Saints so far, then they will end up having the No. 1 pick in the 2026 N

The New Orleans Saints have informed rookie quarterback Tyler Shough that he will be their starter against the Los Angeles Rams with Spencer Rattler remaining on the bench, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Coach Kellen Moore benched Rattler in favor of Shough midway through Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The New Orleans Saints' Spencer Rattler was benched for rookie quarterback Tyler Shough after their 23-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 26.