Tyler Shough has been criticized for his inability to stay healthy during his collegiate career. This issue persists as he nearly got hurt in his first start, and the New Orleans Saints offensive line must protect Shough in order for him to start for the remainder of the season.
ESPN's Katherine Terrell reported that Shough couldn’t close his jaw properly until Tuesday because of a hit he suffered against the Los Angeles Rams. He is fully healthy heading into week 10 but this still creates concerns about his durability. His talent doesn’t matter if he’s not on the field.