Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough will make his first start for the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, on the road when New Orleans (1-7) faces the Los Angeles Rams (5-2) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
Shough, the Saints' second-round draft pick (No. 40 overall) this year, relieved Spencer Rattler in the third quarter of Sunday's 23-3 loss to Tampa Bay in the Caesars Superdome. It was Shough's second appearance this season, following a cameo against Seattle.
He completed 17 of 30 passes for 128 yards, with no touchdowns and an interception against Tampa Bay, and was sacked twice.
Shough and Rattler battled for the starting position throughout the offseason, with Rattler claiming the role before the season opener. He started the first eight games and committed one turnover in the firs

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