Tyler Shough's Saints Potential

It's April 1st, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing.

Tyler's show turned heads with the New Orleans Saints last year, stepping in midseason during their 2025 campaign.

The second round quarterback rallied them from a 1-win, 7-loss hole to a 5-in-4 mark, sparking real hope after years of 6-in-11 finishes.

Fans now want playoffs, not just moral victories.

His stats stand out against other second-round rookies, starting at least eight games since 2002.

Show topped the past success rate, averaged 216.7 yards per game, and led in adjusted net yards per attempt at 5.9.

That energy has everyone buzzing about his potential.

History for guys like him is spotty though, of the six before show, two like Jimmy Clawson, and the shown Kaiser never started again.

Will Levis and Geno Smith dipped in year two, while Andy Dalton and Derek Carr, UL lockdown starting jobs with solid gains.

To follow those winners, show needs to leap in success rate and passer rating, plus more touchdowns.

He tied for second lowest their last season at 3.1%, expect a few extra picks and sacks as the fences adjust, but keeping drives alive will cover it.

Saints brass stays patient if he builds like Dalton or Carr, hitting league average fast.

A top 10 success rate or top 5 rating could make him a pro-buller, maybe even playoff-tested.

September kicks off the truth on his rookie flash.