Saints QB Tyler Shough was selected as the Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year after winning the fan vote. New Orleans’ second-round pick out of Louisville didn’t need a full season to earn the honor. He played in 11 games for the Saints, winning five games, including four in a row from Weeks 14-17. Shough becomes the fourth player in franchise history to win Rookie of the Year, joining George Rogers (1981), Reuben Mayes (1986) and Alvin Kamara (2017). He’s also up for the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, which will be awarded tonight at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

From a fantasy perspective, Shough was a pleasant surprise for managers, especially in Superflex formats. He delivered five QB1 weekly finishes, while throwing for 2,384 yards with 10 TDs and six interceptions Shough also chipped in 186 yards and three TDs on the ground. He set multiple New Orleans rookie passing records and his 67.6 completion percentage was third-highest all-time amongst qualifying rookies. Currently being ranked as a low-end QB2, Shough carries some upside heading into 2026 with a full offseason to prepare as the starter with HC Kellen Moore.

Author: Wolf Trelles-Heard (@DynastyFFWolf )