Saints QB Tyler Shough threw for a meager 96 yards on 16-of-25 passing, with 2 INTs and no TDs Sunday against the Vikings. It marked the first time this season that Shough fell shor of 250 yards. His 25 pass attempts were also nine fewer than any other game this season.
2026 Fantasy Football Impact: Matchup Stunted Shough
Shough struggled against a defense that entered as the No. 2 defense in total DVOA and No. 1 vs. the pass.
Minnesota has devastated QBs with blitz packages this year and secured 6 INTs among 10 total takeaways.
This looks like a game to throw out, given the strengthof the Vikings defense and Shough's paltry volume. But we'll keep an eye on other upcoming matchups.
New Orleans gets the Giants and Steelers the next two weeks before a Week 8 bye.
Expect to find him at least flirting with QB1 territory for those matchups.
