Tyler Shough struggles as Saints lose 45-24 to Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 5:58 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
In a disappointing performance, Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints fell 45-24 to the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on October 5. The Saints struggled offensively, finishing with only 320 total yards, and found themselves down 24-7 at halftime. Criticism of Shough intensified following the loss, as former NFL player Breiden Fehoko remarked on social media that he was wrong to back Shough’s abilities. The Saints continue to search for answers as they prepare to face the Minnesota Vikings.
- •Saints drop to 1-3 after loss to Falcons.
- •Shough completed 30 of 48 passes for 286 yards and one touchdown.
- •New Orleans only managed 320 total yards against Atlanta's 420.
- •Former player Breiden Fehoko criticized Shough's performance post-game.
- •Next, Saints will face the Vikings aiming to rebound.
- 5:58 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I Messed Up,’ ‘Shedeur Sanders Is Definitely Better’ — Ex-NFL DT Rips Tyler Shough’s Shaky Performance in Falcons vs. Saints
- 5:57 AMYahoo Sports — “It’s Embarrassing”: Tyler Shough Doesn’t Hold Back on Saints’ Performance After Supporting Fans’ Frustration
"Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints fell to 1-3 following a blowout 45-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. New Orleans failed to find any offensive rhythm from the start, and Shough also found himself on the receiving end of criticism from former defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko after he failed to get the Saints going in primetime.
"The Saints’ game didn’t turn out the way they expected it. The team lost by a high margin of 45-24 against the Falcons at their home ground, Caesars Superdome.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 5:58 AM‘I Messed Up,’ ‘Shedeur Sanders Is Definitely Better’ — Ex-NFL DT Rips Tyler Shough’s Shaky Performance in Falcons vs. Saints
Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints fell to 1-3 following a blowout 45-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. New Orleans failed to find any offensive rhythm from the start, and Shough also found himself on the receiving end of criticism from former defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko after he failed to get the Saints going in primetime.
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 5:57 AM“It’s Embarrassing”: Tyler Shough Doesn’t Hold Back on Saints’ Performance After Supporting Fans’ Frustration
The Saints’ game didn’t turn out the way they expected it. The team lost by a high margin of 45-24 against the Falcons at their home ground, Caesars Superdome.
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