Neither Tyler Shough nor Spencer Rattler gained separation in the New Orleans Saints' quarterback competition across the first two weeks of the preseason. Which of that tandem will handle the first snaps when the regular season begins remains the biggest question hanging over the team, and Sunday's 17-17 preseason tie with the Jacksonville Jaguars did not bring much clarity.
Rattler started the first game of the preseason, but Shough looked like the better option of the two in that outing. Shough took the first reps on Sunday but was somewhat uninspiring in comparison to Rattler, who delivered a game-tying touchdown and two-point conversion.
Through two games, the numbers are eerily similar. Shough is 24-for-35 for 231 yards, one touchdown and an interception. Rattler is 25-f