Shough came in during the second half of the Week 8 loss to the Bucs, and the rookie will now replace Spencer Rattler as QB1.

The Saints are making a change at QB. Saints rookie Tyler Shough will make his first career start on Sunday against the Rams.

AFTER TWO SEASONS of backing up Justin Herbert at Oregon and one pandemic-shortened year in 2020, he entered the transfer portal in February 2021, enrolling at Texas Tech, where he dealt with significant injuries for the first time in his career.

The Rams are well-rested and exit their bye week with reinforcements. Star wideout Puka Nacua expects to return from injury against the Saints:

The New Orleans Saints have named rookie Tyler Shough their starting quarterback for their road game on Sunday at the Los Angeles Rams.

Nacua sustained his injury in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens. He returned to the game after initially being diagnosed with a foot injury. But he was ruled out for Los Angeles' subsequent game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 7 with a sprained ankle.

The New Orleans Saints have informed rookie quarterback Tyler Shough that he will be their starter against the Los Angeles Rams with Spencer Rattler remaining on the bench, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Coach Kellen Moore benched Rattler in favor of Shough midway through Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The New Orleans Saints had another tough day overall on Sunday when they took on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New Orleans struggled throughout the game overall, co