The New Orleans Saints are sitting at 1-3 after four weeks, a tough start for any squad. But hold up, because if you’re looking closely, it’s clear this team, and especially their young quarterback Tyler Shough, is still brimming with optimism. With just a couple of bounces, the Saints could easily be 3-1 right now, which tells you everything you need to know about how close they are.
The NFC South is a Mess, And the Saints Know How to Win It
This NFC South division, man, it’s a wild card. After all four teams finished under .500 last year, it looks like a mess again in 2026. Nobody in the division is better than 2-2 through four weeks. The Saints, even at 1-3, aren’t losing morale. They see the winnable games ahead and they know the division is wide open. For them to really turn this thing around, though, they have to clean up some critical areas. They just can’t keep digging themselves into holes by starting games slowly. That means cutting out the penalties, establishing a consistent run game, and tightening up defensively. They’ve got to play more consistent football, simple as that, and take advantage of the opportunities coming their way.
Tyler Shough is Legit, And He’s Just Getting Started
But let’s talk about the real bright spot, the guy who’s got everyone buzzing: Tyler Shough. This kid is the real deal. His teammates absolutely rally behind him, and it’s easy to see why. After showing serious promise in limited starts as a rookie, Shough absolutely attacked the offseason and blew expectations out of the water. He’s carried that momentum right into this season, and it’s impressive. His ball placement, his ability to stretch the field with that arm, his poise in the pocket, and his knack for extending plays with his legs give the Saints an offensive dimension they honestly haven’t really had before. And the clutch gene? He’s got it, making plays when they matter most. Shough, along with Chris Olave and Chase Young, has been one of the three consistent bright spots for this team so far.
Sure, the offense still has a habit of starting slow, and while a lot of that falls on offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, Shough knows he plays a role in getting that rhythm going. But overall? What he’s shown is more than enough to believe he’s the long-term answer at quarterback in New Orleans. This season isn’t anywhere close to over for the Saints. With a player like Shough at the helm, and a division as wide open as the NFC South, they’ve got every reason to believe they can still make some serious noise if they can just tighten up those early game struggles.
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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