The New Orleans Saints have named rookie quarterback Tyler Shough as the starter for Sunday’s matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The decision makes a lot of sense as New Orleans continues to evaluate their young quarterbacks for the QB1 job. Spencer Rattler started against the Los Angeles Chargers and finished the day 7/11 for 53 yards and a fumble. Rattler failed to lead the offense to any points.

Shough went 15/22 for 165 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception, which Los Angeles took for a touchdown. While the interception was a boneheaded play, Shough led the team to two separate scoring drives, including a 54-yard touchdown pass to Tipton, the drive after the pick six. Shough’s other points came on his first drive of the game, leading the team 52 yards in a 1:38 to kick a field g

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