Even as a divisive prospect entering the NFL at 25 years old, Shough demands the attention of those drafting in formats where multiple QBs can be started as he stares down a potential starting gig in New Orleans. Shough's career scramble rate was the second-highest in the 2025 QB class -- just above Josh Allen's and just below Anthony Richardson's career rates. He could run more than expected. The Browns are the only team that betting markets have projected for fewer points than the Saints in 2025, so passing production likely isn't going to be Fantasy-friendly. There have certainly been worse rookie landing spots than an offense designed by Kellen Moore with playmakers like Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed and Alvin Kamara. Shough is a Superflex/two-QB pick only, but he might be a surprising source of value in those formats.
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Fantasy News
Saints' Tyler Shough: Opportunity for QB1 role as rookie
Rotowire
Shough is lined up to be the Saints' starting quarterback next season after Derek Carr (shoulder) announced his retirement Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Coming into the weekend, there were already questions about Carr's potential availability for the 2025 campaign due to the veteran quarterback's shoulder issue, and his decision to retire has left the Saints with a QB room featuring Shough, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener. Rattler struggled as a rookie last year, completing just 57 percent of his passes while posting a 4:5 TD:INT, but he did rush for 146 yards on just 18 carries and could get a chance to begin the season as the starter behind center given that he is the most experienced of the group. However, Shough should at least have the opportunity to battle for the Week 1 starting role and may be the favorite for the job after the Saints took him the second round of April's NFL Draft. Though he's an NFL rookie, Shough is 26 years old, so New Orleans has little incentive to stash him on the bench for development purposes, but there's always a possibility the organization brings in a more experienced quarterback via free agency or trade.
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Saints' Tyler Shough: New franchise QB in New Orleans?
Rotowire
The Saints selected Shough in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 40th overall.
New Orleans has been linked to this quarterback class of late, especially with Derek Carr dealing with a shoulder issue. The Saints were able to play this out very well and land the No.3 quarterback off the board without having to sacrifice draft capital. Shough had a circuitous route to get to this moment. Once painted as the heir apparent to Justin Herbert at Oregon, Shough battled several injuries in Eugene and transferred to Texas Tech, where unfortunate injury luck followed. He made 13 starts over three seasons in Lubbock before transferring to his final stop, Louisville. Shough managed to stay healthy and showed what he can do, throwing for 3,195 yards and 23 touchdowns in 12 starts. Obviously, Shough is an older quarterback prospect who will turn 26 as a rookie. Injuries prevented him from showing his talent until his seventh year in college. He has a prototypical frame (6-foot-5, 219 pounds) with good arm strength and processing ability. His age suggests he doesn't have a ton of runway to develop on the bench, but in New Orleans, where there is an uncertain quarterback situation, there is a chance Shough takes over as soon as this year.
