INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Shough’s first NFL start was going to be a challenge, and the New Orleans Saints didn’t help matters by giving their rookie just 40 offensive snaps to see what kind of spark he might be able to provide.

Still, there were enough positive glimpses from the second-round pick from Louisville to render the decision to turn to Shough something of a success despite losing 34-10 to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday .

“Certainly there were some positives in there,” coach Kellen Moore said. “Thought he handled himself well, and so we didn’t get enough opportunities to compete.”

Shough was 15 of 24 for 176 yards, one touchdown and one interception as the Saints (1-8) endured many of the same problems they had with Spencer Rattler directing the offense through the firs

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