Chase Daniel praises Tyler Shough as Saints' franchise quarterback

Chase Daniel offered high praise for New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, calling him the franchise guy. Shough has excelled in his first two starts of the 2026 season, leading the Saints to an upset win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2 after a close overtime loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 1. Daniel highlighted Shough's impressive statistics, including a 27-for-34 performance with 252 passing yards and no interceptions against the Ravens. Shough’s ability to perform under pressure was also noted, particularly in the second half against the Lions. Daniel, now an analyst, expressed confidence in Shough's potential, suggesting he possesses an “X-factor” on the field.

• 5:54 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Saints QB shares high praise for Tyler Shough: 'For sure the franchise guy'