Published on: Oct 27, 2025 03:58 am IST
The New Orleans Saints shocked fans by benching their regular starter, Spencer Rattler, for rookie Tyler Shough against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
The New Orleans Saints shocked experts and fans by suddenly benching their regular starter, Spencer Rattler, for rookie Tyler Shough against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The big move took place near the end of the third quarter when the hosts were way behind Baker Mayfield and co.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) looks on from the sideline after being taken out.(AP)
Shough, the Saints’ second-round pick of the 2025 Draft, has only played one game prior to the Sunday match-up. He was 0-of-2 on his three snaps against the Seattle Seahawks earlier this season.
Rattler had a dismal day before he was benched. He was 15-of-21 for 136 yards and one interception, which was returned for a touchdown, in the game.
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