In a highly anticipated matchup this weekend against the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough stands on the brink of making history within the franchise. As he prepares for his sixth career start, Shough has the opportunity to set multiple rookie records, something that is a rarity for the Saints who have not often leaned on rookie quarterbacks in starting roles.
To enter the franchise record books, Shough needs just 106 passing yards to surpass the existing rookie passing yards record of 1,317, established last season by Spencer Rattler. Additionally, Shough requires two touchdowns to eclipse the long-standing record of six touchdowns, held by none other than Saints legend Archie Manning since 1971.
While it’s worth noting that Aaron Brooks holds the all-time rookie records with impressive figures of 1,514 passing yards and 9 touchdowns, he is not considered a rookie in the traditional sense as he initially joined the NFL through the Green Bay Packers before making his debut with the Saints in 2000.
In the history of the franchise, only six first-year quarterbacks, including Brooks and Bobby Hebert—who started his career in the USFL—have thrown more than 100 passes while donning a Saints uniform. This context makes Shough’s potential achievements even more remarkable, as he strives to carve out a legacy in a team that has rarely seen rookie quarterbacks making significant impacts from the start.
As the Saints gear up for this crucial game, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if Shough can rise to the occasion and etch his name into the New Orleans Saints’ record books.
