Saints QB Tyler Shough concludes his solid rookie year with a late pick and a loss

ATLANTA (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough missed a chance to bolster his case for AP Offensive Rookie of the Year by throwing a late interception in Sunday’s 19-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

The 26-year-old Shough started nine games for the Saints, taking over for Spencer Rattler during a Week 8 loss to Tampa Bay, and went 5-4. His best game was a Week 17 win at Tennessee that extended New Orleans’ winning streak to four games. He completed 22 of 27 passes for 333 yards and two touchdowns against the Titans.