Fantasy Football Player Notes

Second-round draft pick Tyler Shough has a chance to make some starts for the Saints this year, since New Orleans is in a transitional state at the QB position following the offseason retirement of Derek Carr. Shough bounced from Oregon to Texas Tech to Louisville in college and didn't play a full season as a starter until his seventh year in a college program. The 25-year-old Shough is a late bloomer, but his combination of size, mobility and arm talent make him an intriguing. Just don't expect much of a rookie-year impact for fantasy.

The Saints will open the season with Spencer Rattler as their starting quarterback, though it might be a stretch to expect Rattler to hold the job all year. As a rookie in 2024, Rattler made six starts, completed 57.0% of his passes, and averaged 5.8 yards per attempt, with four TD passes and five interceptions. Rattler's fantasy value is limited to superflex leagues, where he's a viable third QB.