New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough has previously downplayed concerns regarding a hand injury.

Jeff Nowak reported on X that Shough insisted, in Sunday's game, after taking a hit to his throwing hand, that it was “just some pain, nothing significant that impacted his performance.”

While Shough attempted to downplay the physical toll of the injury, the issues with his hand and missed opportunities have become prominent talking points. Shifting the focus to costly execution errors, a report shared on X by Bill Barnwell highlighted a major missed opportunity during a crucial late drive against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Third-and-long for the Saints on that last drive. Would love to see this go to Chris Olave (12) up the seam. pic.twitter.com/5JJylsOP01

— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) October 25, 2026

Article Continues Below

Barnwell noted, “Third-and-long for the Saints on that last drive. I would love to see this go to Chris Olave (12) up the seam.” Shough's failure to connect with a wide-open Olave proved critical as the offense stalled.

This missed connection compounded an already frustrating outing for New Orleans, bringing attention to the quarterback's decision-making and execution. The team now looks to address these crucial mistakes moving forward.