Tyler Shough’s late-season surge is giving the Saints real draft flexibility, and Albert Breer said they may not need to force a QB early.

The Panthers tried to force the issue with Tyler Shough by throwing a lot of extra pressure his way. The rookie QB carved them up in those situations.

The New Orleans Saints managed to put themselves in field goal position late in Week 15, and Tyler Shough did everything he could to go the distance.

Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough finding Chris Olave on a clutch 15-yard pass late in the game vs. the Carolina Panthers in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season.

Jeff Duncan writes that Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough is turning teammates, fans and the rest of the NFL into believers with his latest victory.

The Saints won't be making the playoffs this season, but head coach Kellen Moore said on Sunday that they are still playing "really, really important football" because it is a chance for them to create the habits that will allow them to thrive in meaningful situations in the future.