Canal Street Chronicles on Tyler Shough

ArticleThe best- and worst-case scenarios for the Saints in 2026
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If we get a statement road win early, then it could be off to the races for Shough and the Saints. The team did start off 0-2 in that iconic 2017 season before rattling off eight straight wins. In 2026, there is an opportunity for the Saints to get hot in similar fashion with relatively weak competition until Week 11.

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Early road win vs. Lions/Ravens could spark playoff-contention run with weak schedule.

Best-case scenario involves early statement road win against Lions or Ravens in back-to-back opening games, which could spark momentum similar to the 2017 Saints team that started 0-2 then won eight straight; relatively weak competition until Week 11 provides opportunity for Shough and offense to get hot if they avoid early 0-2 hole.

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