The New Orleans Saints (4-10) play the New York Jets (3-11) Sunday at Caesars Superdome. Here are four key factors for Saints to win and get their third straight victory. 

Keep on Shoughin’

Rookie Tyler Shough has shown that he’s the Saints’ quarterback of the future. He solidified that last week in the comeback victory over the Carolina Panthers when he completed 9 of 12 passes (that includes a spike to stop the clock) on the last two drives. Shough is 3-3 since taking over as the starter and has a chance to finish the season 6-3 with remaining games against the Jets, Titans and Falcons. Now Shough, who can beat teams with his arm and his legs, needs to keep building on what he’s done so far. … especially against a defense that has zero interceptions this season.

Cook ’em

While the Saints may have found their quarterback, the Jets are still searching for theirs. Undrafted rookie Brady Cook will make his second start Sunday because first-year head coach Aaron Glenn wants to continue evaluating him. Cook completed 22 of 33 passes for 176 yards last week but also threw three interceptions and was sacked three times. Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley will try to make things as uncomfortable as possible for Cook, who has thrown one touchdown and five interceptions. The Saints’ defense should be able to take advantage of an offense that ranks last in the league in passing (147 yards per game).

Run it

Neither team has been great at stopping the run. The Saints are yielding 130.6 yards per game, which ranks 26th in the league. The Jets are even worse, giving up 137.2 yards (29th in the NFL). The Saints could be down to their fourth-string back. Kendre Miller and Devin Neal are out for the season, while Alvin Kamara is still dealing with a knee/ankle injury that will likely keep him out. That leaves Audric Estime, Evan Hull and Taysom Hill. Shough was the Saints’ leading rusher in last week’s win over Carolina, finishing with 32 yards on 8 carries. He may have to carry much of the load again Sunday.

Ride the momentum

The Saints have won two games in a row and three of their last five heading into their home finale. It’s a chance to end the season in the Dome on a high note and give fans something to be optimistic about for next season. The Saints have won just two home games this season and are 5-11 at home over the past two seasons. So getting back-to-back wins in the Dome to close out the home schedule could build some much-needed momentum. The Dome hasn’t roared this season like it used to, but another win could be the start of big things for 2026.