New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough had a bit of a rollercoaster performance to kick off his pro career. The rookie dealt with a lot of injuries throughout his college career, so it was a bit concerning to hear that he is dealing with a a new ailment following his first action.

Shough got off to a good start as he hit wideout Kevin Austin Jr. for a nine-yard gain on his first pass attempt. He went 5 of 8 on the drive while leading the Saints to their first score of the game, a 31-yard field goal by Blake Grupe, before the end of the first half.

Shough threw for 165 yards in extended playing time after Spencer Rattler started the game for the Saints. Shough and Rattler's next chance to battle for the starting job comes ne