Tyler Shough

For anyone questioning how the Saints’ big-play potential might look with multiple linemen sidelined and their trusted downfield threat shipped away, Tyler Shough arrived to Nov. 9, 2025’s game equipped with all the answers. Extraordinary enough to become New Orleans’ first rookie quarterback in 44 years to start and win a regular-season game, Shough produced his afternoon’s most memorable highlight during a 62-yard touchdown dot on a must-have 3rd & 7. Shough’s tight-window throwing touch and veteran-like command on third downs became much-discussed stories during the 17-7 upset win over the Carolina Panthers, and the statistics reflected it during a 282-yard, two-touchdown passing effort (on 19-of-27).