“The New Orleans Saints’ blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams shouldn’t really move the needle for anyone. The Saints gave a rookie quarterback his first career start on the road against one of the best teams in the entire league.

As expected, it did not go well.

New Orleans needs to evaluate its younger players over the second half of the season, especially QB Tyler Shough. A top-10 pick in the 2026 draft feels like a lock for the Saints. — Knox”