Tyler Shough’s New Orleans NFL debut against the Chargers was a mixed bag that mattered for fantasy futures. A third‑down pick‑six opened the night, then he rebounded with quick decisiveness, later delivering a boot‑pass and finishing with a bold late drive that produced a big connection to Mason Tipton. The Saints’ QB room remains unsettled, with three contenders—Shough, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener—rotating next week as Kellen Moore tests Week 1 plans. Tipton’s long TD amplified buzz around a possible breakout path if Shough wins the job, while Rattler and Haener stay in the mix for depth. The preseason clash also provided a practical look at Moore’s aggressive, design‑driven approach, especially around boot concepts and timing routes. For fantasy players, the key takeaway is monitoring how the Saints divide reps and how Tipton’s role could scale if Shough seizes Week 1, with the Chargers serving as a stern test to calibrate expectations for Saints pass‑catchers and overall pace.