Full practice for Tyler Shough

New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough (hand) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Oct. 8. SOURCE: NewOrleansSaints.com Why it Matters: With the injury being to his non-throwing hand, Shough's status for Week 5 was never really in question. He faces a tough matchup against the Minnesota defense,

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Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough (hand) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Oct. 8.

SOURCE: NewOrleansSaints.com

Why it Matters: With the injury being to his non-throwing hand, Shough's status for Week 5 was never really in question. He faces a tough matchup against the Minnesota defense, but Shough has thrown for more than 250 yards in all four games this year, and he should still be in the QB1 mix.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Full practice for Tyler Shough