New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave racked up four catches of 20-plus yards in Week 1 — leading the NFL. That’s been a trend since Tyler Shough took over.

Tyler Shough and Chris Olave set new career-highs with their work against the Lions. It wasn't enough to win, but it proved how high they could fly.

Kellen Moore discussed Tyler Shough’s response, the failed two-point conversion and the overturned Chase Young strip sack after the Saints’ 31-30 loss to Detroit.

The Saints got a glimpse early on how much thought Shough puts into the way he’s throwing the ball. Quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien worked Shough out at his Louisville pro day last spring and was immediately impressed by the simple fact that Shough wasn’t trying to “throw everything through a wall.”

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WGNO) – The Saints dropped their season opener on the road at the Detroit Lions. It was a slow start for the offense, being down 21-0 before coming alive late in the second-half jump-started by running back Kendre Miller.

Target Tyler Shough, Bryce Young, or any of the four listed quarterbacks that flash immense fantasy upside in the weeks to come.

Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devaughn Vele going full extension on the 1-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tyler Shough against the Detroit Lions in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

Devaughn Vele and Tyler Shough rallied the New Orleans Saints with this must-see touchdown pass. Vele laid out for a clutch third-quarter score.