Tyler Shough leads Saints to victory, solidifies starting quarterback role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 4:53 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Tyler Shough showcased his potential as a starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints during a 24-17 victory against the Baltimore Ravens on September 20, 2026. Completing 27 of 34 passes for 252 yards and a touchdown, Shough also rushed for a go-ahead score late in the game. His performance follows a strong showing in Week 1, despite suffering two interceptions and a lost fumble. CBS Sports analyst Pete Prisco states that Shough has proven to be the franchise quarterback the Saints have sought since Drew Brees' retirement. With Shough developing rapidly, the Saints can now redirect their resources towards improving the team around him. His early season statistics include 662 passing yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions across two games.
- •Saints beat Ravens 24-17 on September 20, 2026.
- •Tyler Shough throws for 252 yards, scores a rushing touchdown.
- •Shough has 662 yards, four touchdowns in the season so far.
- •CBS Sports analyst Pete Prisco endorses Shough as the Saints' franchise quarterback.
- •Saints can focus on building around Shough instead of searching for a new quarterback.
- 4:53 AMYahoo Sports — Saints’ Biggest Question Since Drew Brees Just Got a Stunning Answer
"The New Orleans Saints have spent years trying to find stability at quarterback following Drew Brees’ retirement.Pete Prisco believes that search can finally stop. After watching Tyler Shough open his second NFL season with back-to-back impressive performances, the CBS Sports analyst delivered about as definitive a verdict as possible on the Saints’ young quarterback. “They […] The post Saints’ Biggest Question Since Drew Brees Just Got a Stunning Answer appeared first on HEAVY.
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