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Tyler Shough leads New Orleans Saints into 2026 regular season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 5:42 AM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Tyler Shough leads New Orleans Saints into 2026 regular season

Summary

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough enters his second NFL season as the team's established starter. Shough shared a message on social media on September 1 ahead of the season opener. After being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, he took over as the primary quarterback in Week 9 and finished the year with a 5-4 record as a starter. Throughout his rookie campaign, he completed 221 of 327 passes for 2,384 yards and 10 touchdowns. The Saints travel to face the Detroit Lions on September 13 to begin the 2026 schedule. Offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier confirmed the team is counting on Shough to build upon his performances from the second half of the previous season.

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By the Numbers

•Tyler Shough finished his 2025 rookie season with a 67.6% completion rate.
•The Saints play their regular season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13.
•Shough posted a 5-4 record as a starter during his debut season.
•The quarterback led all rookie players in passing yards per game and passer rating in 2025.

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5:42 AMYahoo Sports — New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough Makes Heartfelt Post Before Season

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Tyler Shough had a simple message for Saints fans before Year 2 after going 5-4 as a starter and producing several breakout games as a rookie. The post New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough Makes Heartfelt Post Before Season appeared first on HEAVY.
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