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Tyler Shough Changed Saints' Perception With 1 Big Start
Nov 9, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) looks to pass during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Tyler Shough has made just two starts in the NFL, but he has already give fans around the New Orleans Saints some hope.

That's not in reference to making the playoffs this year, but more so about the future of the franchise. It's a small sample size to really move the needle, but he looked good enough against the Carolina Panthers last weekend to make people think in terms of "What if he is the guy?" rather than "Who can the Saints draft next?"

With the season spiraling out of control, watching Shough throughout the rest of the season is integral to this discussion. If he's the guy, then the Saints can fully build around him and use a high draft pick for a weapon or even trade down for multiple picks to try to add as much talent around the team as possible.

It's been a gloomy season, but this past week since the Week 10 matchup has been the most positive around the team all season. For example,

This article first appeared on New Orleans Saints on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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