NFL.com – 30 (-2)
“It wasn’t shocking to see the Saints make a QB switch, even if Spencer Rattler wasn’t truly struggling at the time he came out of Sunday’s defeat. I mentioned the possibility last week
because it just felt like they couldn’t keep losing and not eventually find out whether Tyler Shough can play or not. Shough’s results against the Bucs didn’t reveal much. The rookie was slightly less efficient than Rattler, but it would surprise me if New Orleans didn’t keep it going with Shough, despite the pair of tough road games coming up — perhaps Shough will get the ball for the back half of the season. How he plays will have a significant impact on the Saints’ QB draft plans, and they’re currently set to get a very high pick.
EDITOR’S UPDATE: After publishing on Tuesday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that second-round pick Tyler Shough will make his first career start on Sunday against the Rams.“
Fox Sports – 30 (-2)
“It’s Tyler Shough time in New Orleans — finally — after the Saints benched Spencer Rattler in the midst of their loss to the banged-up Bucs. Shough wasn’t any better, but he’s the future now.“
Bleacher Report – 30 (-1)
“In Week 8, the New Orleans Saints benched Spencer Rattler for Tyler Shough, which creates uncertainty at the quarterback position.
At 1-7, New Orleans should focus on developing its young talent. Rattler is only 25, but Shough, a 2025 second-rounder, may have more untapped potential.
Regardless of who starts, the Saints will have a top-five pick in the 2026 draft. They’re not making out of the basement of our power rankings any time soon. — Moton”
CBS Sports – 30 (=)
“They benched Spencer Rattler in the loss to the Bucs. So it might mean it’s Tyler Shough time the rest of the way.”
Sports Illustrated – 29 (-2)
“A quarterback change did little to juice the Saints, who have gone from interesting and plucky to sort of moribund again—and rife for conversation about how they’ll handle the upcoming trade deadline. ”
