FOX Sports anticipates a significant improvement for Saints quarterback Tyler Shough in his second NFL season. After a promising finish to his rookie year, the Saints have bolstered their offense to support his development.
Key points
FOX Sports predicts a Year 2 leap for Tyler Shough
Shough recorded 10 touchdowns and six interceptions in 2024
Saints acquired Travis Etienne Jr. and David Edwards
Shough led the team to five wins in the last eight games
Shough is expected to be the starting QB for 2025
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FOX Sports predicts Year 2 leap for Saints quarterback Tyler Shough
Entering the 2025 NFL season, there was plenty of intrigue around the quarterback situation of the New Orleans Saints. Having selected 25-year-old Tyler Shough at pick No. 40 in the draft, many questioned the future under center for the Saints. Would Shough become the team's QB1 or would Spencer Rattler emerge as the clear-cut starter?
As the story goes, both transpired. Rattler started for the first half of the season before the Saints' second-round pick emerged as the quarterback of the future in New Orleans. Shough's stats across nine games weren't exactly MVP-caliber — recording 10 touchdowns against six interceptions, with another three scores coming on the ground — but he led the team to five of their last eight wins, including a late four-game win streak that brought them within two games of a playoff appearance.
The front office recognized that a future with Shough under center is likely and that he'd need plenty of weapons around him for future years. So, the Saints spent big to acquire star running back Travis Etienne Jr. and bolstered the offensive line with veteran guard David Edwards. New Orleans went on to draft heavily on the offensive end of the ball and, as FOX Sports' Greg Auman recently wrote, it's time for Shough to take a step up in his second season:
Q&A
What were Tyler Shough's stats in his rookie NFL season?
In his rookie season, Tyler Shough recorded 10 touchdowns, six interceptions, and three rushing scores across nine games.
Who is the starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints in 2025?
Tyler Shough is expected to be the starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints in 2025 after a competitive season with Spencer Rattler.
What changes did the Saints make to support Tyler Shough in 2025?
The Saints acquired star running back Travis Etienne Jr. and signed veteran guard David Edwards to enhance their offensive line and support Tyler Shough.
How did Tyler Shough perform in the second half of the 2024 season?
Tyler Shough led the Saints to five wins in their last eight games, including a four-game winning streak, showcasing his potential as a future starter.
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"In the last two years, the Saints have totaled 40 touchdown passes. Only four teams have fewer, and all four (Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants) have gone 8-26 or worse in those two seasons. Shough needs to take a step forward and get this offense back to where it averaged 27 touchdown passes per season in the first three years after Drew Brees' retirement, even while starting six different quarterbacks."
The now-26-year-old quarterback will have plenty of eyes on his Year 2 performance with hopes of a Brees-like impact on the Saints. The organization has sent a clear message to Shough and the rest of the NFC South that it's time to get back to their old winning standards — and they plan to do so with Shough at the helm.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 07: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals shakes hands with Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints following the game at Caesars Superdome on September 07, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ella Hall/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints waits in the tunnel before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints throws during the second quarter in the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Kellen Moore and Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate a field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the first half in the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second half in the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints reacts during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Chris Olave #12 celebrates with Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints after their touchdown during the first half against the Carolina Panthers in the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints hands the ball to Alvin Kamara #41 during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints passes the ball in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Head coach Kellen Moore of the New Orleans Saints speaks with Tyler Shough #6 in the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints runs onto the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints runs onto the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 30: Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Tyler Shough #6 after his touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 30: Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Tyler Shough #6 after his touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 30: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints rushes for a two-point conversion past Ashtyn Davis #21 of the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 07: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints passes the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kelly Gavin/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 07: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints avoids a tackle by Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 07: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 07: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with teammate Mason Tipton #15 after a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 07: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with teammate Mason Tipton #15 after a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 14: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints slides and is hit by Lathan Ransom #22 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome on December 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 14: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints leaves the field after defeating the Carolina Panthers 20-17 at Caesars Superdome on December 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 21: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints gets hit while he throws against the New York Jets in the fourth quarter of a game at Caesars Superdome on December 21, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 21: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after his team's 29-6 win against the New York Jets at Caesars Superdome on December 21, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 28: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 28: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans in the game at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 28: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints receives the snap during the second half of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks on prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 and Ronnie Bell #85 of the New Orleans Saints speak during the first quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks to make a pass during the first quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints rushes in for a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 and Juwan Johnson #83 of the New Orleans Saints react after Shough's touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints is tripped by teammate Evan Hull #34 during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints and head coach Kellen Moore react after Shough's touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints rushes against Kaden Elliss #55 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04:Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks on after losing to the Atlanta Falcons 19-17 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04:Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks on prior to taking the field against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Tyler Shough is the 2025 Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year on February 04, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Pepsi Zero Sugar)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 07: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals shakes hands with Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints following the game at Caesars Superdome on September 07, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ella Hall/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 07: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals shakes hands with Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints following the game at Caesars Superdome on September 07, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ella Hall/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints waits in the tunnel before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints throws during the second quarter in the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Kellen Moore and Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate a field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the first half in the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second half in the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints reacts during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Chris Olave #12 celebrates with Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints after their touchdown during the first half against the Carolina Panthers in the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints hands the ball to Alvin Kamara #41 during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints passes the ball in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Head coach Kellen Moore of the New Orleans Saints speaks with Tyler Shough #6 in the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints runs onto the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints runs onto the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 30: Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Tyler Shough #6 after his touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 30: Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Tyler Shough #6 after his touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 30: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints rushes for a two-point conversion past Ashtyn Davis #21 of the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 07: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints passes the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kelly Gavin/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 07: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints avoids a tackle by Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 07: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 07: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with teammate Mason Tipton #15 after a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 07: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with teammate Mason Tipton #15 after a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 14: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints slides and is hit by Lathan Ransom #22 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome on December 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 14: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints leaves the field after defeating the Carolina Panthers 20-17 at Caesars Superdome on December 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 21: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints gets hit while he throws against the New York Jets in the fourth quarter of a game at Caesars Superdome on December 21, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 21: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after his team's 29-6 win against the New York Jets at Caesars Superdome on December 21, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 28: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 28: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans in the game at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 28: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints receives the snap during the second half of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks on prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 and Ronnie Bell #85 of the New Orleans Saints speak during the first quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks to make a pass during the first quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints rushes in for a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 and Juwan Johnson #83 of the New Orleans Saints react after Shough's touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints is tripped by teammate Evan Hull #34 during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints and head coach Kellen Moore react after Shough's touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints rushes against Kaden Elliss #55 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04:Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks on after losing to the Atlanta Falcons 19-17 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04:Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks on prior to taking the field against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Tyler Shough is the 2025 Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year on February 04, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Pepsi Zero Sugar)
