Tyler Shough looks like he really could be the Saints’ QB of the future
Mike Tyson famously said that everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. For Tyler Shough, that might just be the plan. Shough and the New Orleans Saints are 1-1, with both games following a similar format. The Saints go down early as Shough struggles, but then catch fire late to force […]
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough may be the franchise's quarterback of the future, according to the wire service report. Shough and the Saints are currently 1-1, with both games mirroring a similar format. In the first game, the Saints trailed the Detroit Lions 21-7, but fought back late to force overtime. In the second game, they trailed the Baltimore Ravens 17-9, but used 15 unanswered points to win 24-17.
Shough's production has followed a similar pattern, starting slow but finishing strong. Against the Lions, Shough went from 10-for-22 for 85 yards and an interception in the first half to 25-for-34 for 325 yards and three touchdowns in the second half and overtime. Against the Ravens, he went from 12-for-15 for 102 yards in the first half to 15-for-19 for 150 yards and a touchdown in the second half.
Shough's fourth quarter play has been particularly impressive, with a passer rating of 125.3 and an adjusted net yards per attempt of 9.59, which are both above NFL averages. If the Saints continue this trend, they could follow in the footsteps of the 2025 Chicago Bears, who used seven comeback wins to reach the Divisional Round.
Shough's ability to step up in big moments, as seen in his reads and throws, suggests that his fourth quarter prowess could continue to develop throughout the game.
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