The New Orleans Saints have finally reached their bye week of the 2025 season. With that in mind, let's evaluate the offense through 10 weeks of the Kellen Moore era.
So far? It's been... okay. Nothing spectacular; the squad on that side of the ball currently ranks 19th in the National Football League in terms of overall offense. However, when you bring in total points scored, the offense is actually bottom of the barrel, with only 150 points scored through 10 games played this season. Only three teams, the Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, and Tennessee Titans, have it worse than the black and gold do.
I'd give the offense a C grade as they enter the bye week. Yes, they've been in the middle of all the NFL's mediocrity, but they also haven't really been the sole reason for a loss just yet. The offense is just a young one and is currently experiencing growing pains. It will get better and already has since the start of the season.
Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough elevates the offense
Tyler Shough, who was just drafted back in April, hasn't played in many NFL games. However, through just two starts in black and gold, he has shown that he has what it takes to be in the league for years to come. With two starts under his belt, I'd give him a solid B.
Most evident in last week's win against the Carolina Panthers, Shough has shown the ability to elevate the offense, something that the Saints have been looking for for years at this point. Maneuvering through the pocket, not flailing when facing pressure, and making the throws that his reads give him, he is playing well enough to get himself the starting job next year in New Orleans. If he keeps playing like he is, the team might not have to draft someone like Indiana's Fernando Mendoza.
Shough brought real excitement to the fanbase as well. For the first time in what feels like a while, his performance last Sunday had fans calling for more the minute the final whistle blew. Many, including myself, are eager to see more of the Saints' 40th overall pick, because he just might be the QB of the future.