The Los Angeles Rams now know who they’ll face under center when the New Orleans Saints visit SoFi Stadium in Week 9: rookie Tyler Shough. The Saints announced Tuesday morning that Shough will start, replacing Spencer Rattler after a rough stretch that included turnovers and inconsistent offensive play.
Saints head coach Kellen Moore pulled Rattler following a 23–3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, citing the need for a fresh evaluation of his offense. “We’re just not executing and playing at a high enough standard, and we’ve got to find a way to move the football consistently, protect the football and score points,” Moore said via ESPN’s Katherine Terrell.
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Rattler’s struggles have been mounting. Over his last two games, he committed six turnovers — four against the Bears and two more in the first half versus Tampa Bay — while taking seven sacks in his past six quarters. Once considered a bright spot for a rebuilding Saints roster, Rattler now carries a 1–13 record as a starter dating back to last season.
“I mean, we came out of the half, didn’t have a big drive … just really couldn’t catch a rhythm,” Rattler said. “He said, ‘Hey, we’re going to go with Tyler, get a little spark.’ It’s part of the game, and I understand.”
Shough, who saw limited action in relief last week, completed 17 of 30 passes for 128 yards and one interception. “It was just in the moment … told me to get ready to go. That was it,” Shough said of being named the starter.
For the Rams, preparing for a rookie quarterback presents both challenges and opportunities. While Shough has limited NFL experience, his performance could dictate how Los Angeles schemes its pass rush and secondary coverage in a pivotal Week 9 matchup.
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