16. Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints
Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints are right in the mix in the NFC South and are now 3-5 on the season, which is tied for the best record in the division. Shough might have the best overall QB season thus far, depending on who you ask. He has 14 touchdown passes, is completing a healthy 66.2 percent of his passes, and has 1,986 yards.
There is definitely a year-two jump present, and while the Saints have a losing record, it’s not because of Shough, as the defense has let down in recent weeks, and I am not sure we’re 100 percent sold on the coaching staff, either.
The thing is, though, is that he is already 27 years old, but that could also benefit him in the early stages of his NFL career, as he does have a good bit of collegiate experience under his belt, and he doesn’t always play like he’s only a second-year QB.
Shough is definitely a slick QB - he can do a bit of everything at the position
15. Geno Smith, New York Jets
Geno Smith has not been the primary problem for the New York Jets, but he is also not part of the solution. In Week 9, Smith went 18/32 for 165 yards in a blowout loss to Kansas City, and while Smith is nothing more than a short-term option at the position, the Jets have some major head coaching issues that are still plaguing the team.
Aaron Glenn simply isn’t cut out to be a head coach in this league - he wasn’t exactly a good defensive coordinator to begin with, and with the Jets, you struggle to find where he has left his mark.
Smith has been fine this year and has definitely rebuilt his value a bit after a really horrid 2025 season with Las Vegas. Now in 2026, Smith has 12 touchdown passes against three interceptions and is completing 67.5 percent of his passes.
The on-paper production is there, and the Jets do have some nice, young talent that Smith has benefited from.
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