In Week 9, the New Orleans Saints were at home to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was their first of two meetings this season against Tampa Bay.
At halftime, New Orleans had only one field goal and trailed 7-3. Head coach Kellen Moore decided to start QB Spencer Rattler on the bench after a difficult first half. Saints’ rookie QB Tyler Shough played the third and fourth quarters in Week 8. New Orleans is on the road in Week 9 to take on the Los Angeles Rams. NFL insiders have announced that Tyler Shough will make his first start this Sunday.
Tyler Shough will face a tough Rams defense in his first career in the NFL
Sources: The future is now in New Orleans, with the #Saints making rookie QB Tyler Shough their starter.
Spencer Rattler will now go to the bench, while the second-rounder moves to the front in a decision that coach Kellen Moore informed them today. pic.twitter.com/yO2MJ86vJ6
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 28, 2025
During training camp, the New Orleans Saints had an open QB battle for the starting spot. Second-year pro Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough battled for the QB1 title. Prior to the season, Spencer Rattler was named the starter. New Orleans started the year 0-4 and won at home against the Giants in Week 5. Since then, they have lost three games in a row and dropped to 1-7.
In Week 8, the Saints were at home to take on the Buccaneers. At halftime, Spencer Rattler was told that rookie Tyler Shough would take over in the second half. Rattler started the first eight games of the season for the Saints. However, the coaching staff had to try something different. Tyler Shough played the third and fourth quarters in Week 8.
Saints starting QB Tyler Shough Week 9 vs. Rams. (via @rapsheet) pic.twitter.com/3BsrGXsiih
—NFL (@NFL) October 28, 2025
The rookie QB finished the game 17-30 for 128 passing yards and one interception. He added three carries for 12 yards in his first real NFL action. Shough attempted two passes in a Week 3 loss to the Seahawks. On Tuesday, October 28, NFL insiders announced that Tyler Shough will make his first NFL start in Week 9 against the Rams.
Tyler Shough was selected out of Louisville in the second round by the Saints. The 26-year-old played seven seasons at the collegiate level. He was granted two medical hardship waivers after suffering long-term injuries. Additionally, Shough had an extra year added due to the shortened Covid season. The 2024 season was his final year in college and he played for Louisville. After waiting eight weeks to begin his professional career, Tyler Shough will make his first start in Week 9 against the Rams.
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