Saints Play of the Day: The longest pass of Tyler Shough's rookie year
We’re now on Day 62 in our countdown to the New Orleans Saints’ 2026 regular season, which means the longest pass of Tyler Shough’s rookie year is our pick for the Saints Play of the Day. Shough had replaced Spencer Rattler under center halfway through a blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers two weeks earlier; the Saints offense still couldn’t get off the ground in losses to the Bucs and the Los Angeles Rams, and now Shough was drawing a lot of scrutiny in just his second career start, this time against the Carolina Panthers. Did he really have the tools to lead Kellen Moore’s offense?Shough answered that question quickly with a lob down the sideline, finding Olave in one-on-one coverage with Carolina’s top cornerback Jaycee Horn. Horn fell to the dirt and Olave took off for the end zone, quieting the Panthers’ home field. New Orleans went on to win the day 17-7, snapping a four-game losing streak and setting them up for a surge after the bye week. You can see the scoring play right here.Shough built a lot of goodwill in the second half of the season by leading the Saints to close wins over four of their last five opponents. They would’ve won a sixth game if Olave had held on to a last-minute touchdown pass against the Miami Dolphins, but it slipped through his hands. Even without Olave in the regular season finale against the Atlanta Falcons, Shough threw for 232 yards and scored a couple of touchdowns surrounded by receivers and running backs called up from the practice squad. The Saints have invested a ton of dollars and premium draft picks into his supporting cast this offseason, so now let’s see if he can score from even further out in 2026.1 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – SEPTEMBER 07: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals shakes hands with Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints following the game at Caesars Superdome on September 07, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ella Hall/Getty Images) (Ella Hall, Getty Images)1 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – SEPTEMBER 07: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals shakes hands with Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints following the game at Caesars Superdome on September 07, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ella Hall/Getty Images) (Ella Hall, Getty Images)2 / 42Bleacher Report reveals Saints’ best and worst-case scenarios for 2026SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 21: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints waits in the tunnel before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images) (Jane Gershovich, Getty Images)3 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 02: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints throws during the second quarter in the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Getty Images) (Wally Skalij, Getty Images)4 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Kellen Moore and Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate a field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the first half in the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)5 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second half in the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)6 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)7 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints reacts during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)8 / 42Saints Play of the Day: The longest pass of Tyler Shough’s rookie yearCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 09: Chris Olave #12 celebrates with Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints after their touchdown during the first half against the Carolina Panthers in the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)9 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints hands the ball to Alvin Kamara #41 during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)10 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)11 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 23: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints passes the ball in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) (Justin Ford, Getty Images)12 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 23: Head coach Kellen Moore of the New Orleans Saints speaks with Tyler Shough #6 in the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) (Justin Ford, Getty Images)13 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 23: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints runs onto the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) (Sean Gardner, Getty Images)14 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 23: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints runs onto the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) (Sean Gardner, Getty Images)15 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 30: Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Tyler Shough #6 after his touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato, Getty Images)16 / 42Kellen Moore shares update on Chris Olave contract extension talksMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 30: Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Tyler Shough #6 after his touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato, Getty Images)17 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 30: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints rushes for a two-point conversion past Ashtyn Davis #21 of the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato, Getty Images)18 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearTAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 07: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints passes the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kelly Gavin/Getty Images) (Kelly Gavin, Getty Images)19 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearTAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 07: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints avoids a tackle by Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) (Julio Aguilar, Getty Images)20 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearTAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 07: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) (Julio Aguilar, Getty Images)21 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearTAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 07: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with teammate Mason Tipton #15 after a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) (Julio Aguilar, Getty Images)22 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearTAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 07: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with teammate Mason Tipton #15 after a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) (Julio Aguilar, Getty Images)23 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 14: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints slides and is hit by Lathan Ransom #22 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome on December 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) (Chris Graythen, Getty Images)24 / 42ESPN analyst: Saints should regret not trading up for Tyler ShoughNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 14: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints leaves the field after defeating the Carolina Panthers 20-17 at Caesars Superdome on December 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) (Chris Graythen, Getty Images)25 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 21: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints gets hit while he throws against the New York Jets in the fourth quarter of a game at Caesars Superdome on December 21, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) (Sean Gardner, Getty Images)26 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 21: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after his team’s 29-6 win against the New York Jets at Caesars Superdome on December 21, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) (Sean Gardner, Getty Images)27 / 42ESPN says Saints built one of the NFL’s top 5 free agency classesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 28: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) (Wesley Hitt, Getty Images)28 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 28: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans in the game at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) (Johnnie Izquierdo, Getty Images)29 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 28: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints receives the snap during the second half of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) (Wesley Hitt, Getty Images)30 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks on prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)31 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 and Ronnie Bell #85 of the New Orleans Saints speak during the first quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)32 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks to make a pass during the first quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)33 / 42New Orleans Saints 2026 scheduleATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)34 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints rushes in for a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)35 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 and Juwan Johnson #83 of the New Orleans Saints react after Shough’s touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)36 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)37 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints is tripped by teammate Evan Hull #34 during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)38 / 42Where do Saints rank in 2026 strength of schedule?ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints and head coach Kellen Moore react after Shough’s touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)39 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 04: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints rushes against Kaden Elliss #55 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)40 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 04:Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks on after losing to the Atlanta Falcons 19-17 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)41 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 04:Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints looks on prior to taking the field against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)42 / 42LOOK: Best photos from Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints rookie yearSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: Tyler Shough is the 2025 Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year on February 04, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Pepsi Zero Sugar) (Alexander Tamargo, Getty Images for Pepsi Zero Suga)This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints Play of the Day: The longest pass of Tyler Shough’s rookie year
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