METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough says he doesn't fear failure.

New Orleans coach Kellen Moore says his newly named starter doesn't have to — for now.

Shough, a second-round draft choice out of Louisville, has moved from the scout team to the first team as he prepares to make his first NFL start against the surging Rams in Los Angeles on Sunday.

“I’m going to make mistakes. So, I’m going to do everything I can to learn from those mistakes, and then just have fun doing it,” Shough said. “What a great opportunity to go out there and just let it rip.”

Although this week marks a personal milestone for Shough, he's not entirely in the mood to celebrate. The main reason he's starting is because the offense has been sluggish — as well as turnover prone, lately —

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