The New Orleans Saints have rotated through several quarterbacks who were unable to get the job done over the course of the last two seasons, resulting in extended offensive struggles. Derek Carr, Spencer Rattler and even Jake Haener had a chance to run the offense, but it just hasn't completely clicked. Tyler Shough is changing that.
After two seasons of offensive inconsistency at the quarterback position, the Saints finally showed signs of stability and production. New Orleans won its third straight game with a dominant 29-6 victory over the New York Jets, led by Shough.
Shough completed 32 out of 49 of his passes and threw for 308 yards, surpassing his previous career high of 282 yards. He also became the first Saints quarterback to eclipse 300 passing yards in a game in two years, since Carr did so in 2023. Oddly enough, that was exactly two years prior. He did it with some garbage time stats. You'd have to go back to Week 8 of that season to find the last 300 yard game in a winning effort.
Tyler Shough delivers big game, hitting 300 yard passing milestone for Saints
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough continues to impress and show gradual improvement week after week. In his matchup against the Jets, he showcased his increasing confidence and impressive decision making. Shough kept the offense moving efficiently, directing seven scoring drives and consistently putting his team in position to succeed.
A major factor in Shough’s impressive passing performance was his chemistry with Saints wide receiver Chris Olave. The two connected with nine times for a total of 110 yards and a touchdowns showcasing their growing rapport and ability to make plays when it mattered most. The duo was in sync early, creating consistent problems for the Jets secondary.
Shough consistently showed maturity in how he managed the offense and avoided costly mistakes. The steady growth in his play suggests that he’s taking meaningful steps forward each week. His command of the offense continues to improve as the offense continues their rhythm for multiple weeks in a row. Shough is clearly building momentum and strengthening his case as the staring option while auditioning for next season.