The Saints are 1-1 after Tyler Shough helped secure a 24-17 comeback win over Baltimore, following a 31-30 overtime loss to Detroit. In fourth quarters, he is 24-of-31 for 277 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions; the analysis sees promise beyond late rallies.
Shough's production rose after halftime in both games. Against Detroit, he completed 10 of 22 passes for 85 yards and an interception in the first half, then went 25 of 34 for 325 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception, from the second half through overtime. Against Baltimore, he completed 12 of 15 for 102 yards before halftime and 15 of 19 for 150 yards and a touchdown afterward. A disputed late fourth-down touchdown sneak by Shough was upheld.
The writer cites Shough stepping around pressure to convert a fourth down to rookie Bryce Lance and throwing to Chris Olave under pressure as signs of poise, timing and anticipation. The piece compares the Saints’ potential reliance on comebacks with the 2025 Bears, who reached the Divisional Round after seven comeback wins: six in the regular season and one on Wild Card Weekend.
