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Saints QB Tyler Shough is one of six Rookie of the Year finalists
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Could Tyler Shough become the next New Orleans Saints player to earn recognition as Rookie of the Year ? The first-year quarterback turned a lot of heads after being named the team's starting quarterback at midseason, inheriting a 1-7 roster and going 5-4 down the stretch while losing starters from his supporting cast almost every week. Shough was named the NFL Rookie of the Month for December and January , which helped him make a strong closing argument for Rookie of the Year. Fans can vote for him at NFL.com .
But Shough is facing some stiff competition. Rival New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is a candidate, as are running backs TreVeyon Henderson ( New England Patriots ) and Ashton Jeanty ( Las Vegas Raiders ), plus Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan . Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger is the only defender among the finalists.
Shough finished his rookie season by completing 221 of 327 passes (67.6%) for 2,384 yards, throwing 10 touchdowns against 6 interceptions while taking 31 sacks and fumbling 3 times. He also rushed 45 times for 186 yards and 3 touchdowns. He broke the Saints' team records for rookie season passing yards and touchdown passes, and he did it without Pro Bowlers like starting center Erik McCoy , running back Alvin Kamara , and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed in the lineup for most of his starts. He's made a compelling case for Rookie of the Year, but whether he wins it or not, the Saints have a keeper.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Rookie of the Year finalists: How to vote for Saints QB Tyler Shough
