Saints bench quarterback Spencer Rattler for rookie Tyler Shough amid slow start to season

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The New Orleans Saints are making a change at quarterback. 

During the team’s 23-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, head coach Kellen Moore benched Spencer Rattler for rookie second-round pick Tyler Shough. 

Moore plugged Shough into the game during the third quarter, and on Tuesday, he informed the rookie that he would be the starter, per ESPN. 

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans on Oct. 26, 2025. (Gerald Herbert/AP Photo)

After the Saints’ loss, Moore said he benched Rattler to find a spark. 

"We just needed a spark," Moore said. "Spencer's had some turnover bugs the last few weeks, but he's played plenty of good football."

The Saints are 1-7, tied for the NFL’s worst record, and while Rattler has shown promise at times, the offense has struggled. 

Through Sunday's NFL games, the Saints ranked 27th in total offense (295 yards per game), 22nd in passing (201.4) and 29th in scoring (16 points per game). And in the last two games, Rattler has committed six turnovers — four interceptions and two lost fumbles.

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) looks on from the sideline after being taken out of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans on Oct. 26, 2025. (Gerald Herbert/AP Photo)

In eight games this season,