{"id":294903,"date":"2025-08-17T08:26:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T08:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/294903\/"},"modified":"2025-08-17T08:26:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T08:26:15","slug":"saints-coach-kellen-moore-makes-key-roster-decision-before-preseason-week-2-matchup-against-jaguars-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/294903\/","title":{"rendered":"Saints coach Kellen Moore makes key roster decision before Preseason Week 2 matchup against Jaguars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/nfl\/new-orleans-saints\/news\/saints-coach-kellen-moore-makes-key-roster-decision-preseason-week-2-matchup-against-jaguars\/af3a1e3a403c5ea4cda72a82?utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=appeared_on\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Saints coach Kellen Moore makes key roster decision before Preseason Week 2 matchup against Jaguars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Saints coach Kellen Moore makes key roster decision before Preseason Week 2 matchup against Jaguars<\/a> originally appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us?utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=appeared_on\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Sporting News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Sporting News<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The New Orleans Saints are officially handing the reins to rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, who will start Sunday\u2019s preseason matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Head coach Kellen Moore confirmed the decision, according to<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/1956791350512259283?s=46\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Adam Schefter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> Adam Schefter<\/a> via his X account.<\/p>\n<p>In his preseason debut, Shough threw for 165 yards and a touchdown, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canalstreetchronicles.com\/new-orleans-saints-preseason\/97517\/why-the-saints-qb-battle-just-got-closer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:bouncing back from a pick-six with a 54-yard strike;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">bouncing back from a pick-six with a 54-yard strike<\/a> that showcased his ability to respond under pressure.<\/p>\n<p>That outing added fuel to the conversation about whether he could rise quickly in the Saints\u2019 quarterback competition.<\/p>\n<p>With Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener also competing for playing time, this game gives Shough a prime opportunity to prove he can command the offense against an aggressive Jacksonville defense.<\/p>\n<p>As<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canalstreetchronicles.com\/nfl-preseason\/97744\/saints-passing-offense-could-be-in-for-bounce-back-week-against-the-jags?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Hayden Reel of Canal Street Chronicles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> Hayden Reel of Canal Street Chronicles<\/a> notes, the Saints\u2019 passing attack has room to rebound, and Shough will be at the center of that effort.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Moore has made it clear that all three quarterbacks will continue to see action this preseason, but starting against Jacksonville puts the spotlight firmly on Shough.<\/p>\n<p>A strong performance could tilt momentum in his favor as the Saints evaluate who gives them the best chance to win heading into the regular season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Saints coach Kellen Moore makes key roster decision before Preseason Week 2 matchup against Jaguars originally 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