Saints keep QB competition alive

New Orleans keeps both young QBs in play as Week 1 looms and a final decision remains unsettled.

Saints will keep quarterback competition going this week

New Orleans coach Kellen Moore said the quarterback competition will continue through Saturday’s game against the Broncos, with Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough continuing to split first‑team reps in practice. The staff has not disclosed a frontrunner and stressed that the evaluation process remains ongoing as the team gathers data from game situations.

Browns and Colts have already named their Week 1 starters, but the Saints are choosing a slower pace. The decision to extend the competition signals a deliberate approach and a focus on development over speed, with the Broncos game serving as a key checkpoint before any public clarity about the top slot.

The Saints are betting on growth over immediacy. Keeping two quarterbacks active in practice and on the field sends a message that talent development and leadership in pressure moments matter as much as results in a single game. It also creates a dynamic room where accountability and competition drive improvement. Yet there is a risk that prolonged doubt could impact early-season chemistry if one player steps forward late. The week ahead will test whether patience pays off or if a quicker resolution is needed to stabilize the offense.

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The week ahead will reveal more about the club’s long term plan.