Saints QB Tyler Shough to start vs. Jaguars
The Saints did not divulge their plan for who would replace Shough at quarterback after the second-round pick departs Sunday's game.
Shough, 25, completed 15 of 22 passes for 165 yards with one touchdown in last week's 27-13 setback to the Los Angeles Chargers. He also threw an interception that was returned for a score.
Spencer Rattler went 7-of-11 for 53 yards versus the Chargers, while Jake Haener completed 5 of 8 passes for 41 yards and an interception.
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