The Jets will start undrafted Brady Cook in a battle of rookie quarterbacks Sunday against the Saints, whose late-season optimism stems from their second-round pick Shough’s development over his first six starts (3-3) after a seven-year college career.

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In his seven starts, Shough has completed 66.7 percent of his passes while throwing for 1,468 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions. Those are not MVP numbers yet, but they tell the story of a player learning fast.

Tyler Shough showed why he could be the franchise quarterback the New Orleans Saints have been looking for since Drew Brees' retirement.

Shough led the Saints to a 20-17 comeback win over the Panthers, a gutsy performance from the rookie that saw him enter the medical tent after a hard hit. He led the Saints to a win over the Panthers back in Week 10 during his second career start, and he was able to do so for a second time this season.

The Saints have been desperate for a franchise quarterback over the last five years. Rookie Tyler Shough isn’t Drew Brees, but he might become the answer everyone’s been hoping for since Brees’ retirement.

There is tangible excitement around the New Orleans Saints right now. What a difference a few weeks make, huh? New Orleans was 1-7 to kick off the season before the Saints turned the reins over to rookie Tyler Shough as the team's starting quarterback.

Tyler Shough rookie card prices are moving fast after two dramatic Saints wins vs. NFC South rivals led by former No. 1 picks Bryce Young and Baker Mayfield.

The previously hapless Saints have won consecutive games for the first time all season and their rookie quarterback is a big reason why.

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