Tyler Shough flashed in New Orleans’ preseason tilt with the Chargers, going 15-of-22 for 165 yards with a touchdown and an interception, plus three rushing yards and two sacks. A pick-6 by Eric Rogers opened a “welcome to the NFL” moment, but Shough rebounded with a long TD to Mason Tipton and a composed late-half drive. The Saints’ QB competition—Shough vs. Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener—got a tangible data point, with Shough finishing with an 86.2 passer rating and demonstrable poise under pressure.

Coach Kellen Moore lauded Shough’s two-minute drive progression and his ability to bounce back emotionally after the INT, suggesting a potential early edge in a wide-open battle. The result was a mixed but promising showing for the Louisville product, one that keeps the Saints squarely in the QB mix as the preseason unfolds. Tipton’s big catch and Rogers’ early pick-6 moment framed a broader storyline: Shough’s ability to respond could dictate his future role in a high-floor, competition-heavy Saints’ offense.