"Being able to talk to Drew Brees midway through the season and get a really in-depth look at what his week looked like and his preparation," Shough said. "And then also just trusting the plan that your coaches have out for you.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill goes out into the pass pattern and makes a 9-yard reception on a fourth-down play vs. the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season.

"The New Orleans Saints have signed tight end Treyton Welch from the practice squad to the active roster and also elevated quarterback Jake Haener and running back Nyheim Miller-Hines to the active roster (standard elevations) for Sunday's game at the Atlanta Falcons," the Saints announced.

Several Falcons players, including quarterback Kirk Cousins, woke up sick on Sunday ahead of their Week 18 matchup against the Saints. While linebacker Ronnie Harrison was declared out for the game with an illness, Cousins will start the game despite his illness.

ATLANTA — The New Orleans Saints will have a different backup quarterback to end the 2025 season.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. catches a 15-yard pass via a slant pattern. Atlanta Falcons kicker Zane Gonzalez boosts the Falcons' lead to 13-7 against the New Orleans Saints with a 51-yard field goal.

Rookie Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints are looking to extend their winning streak to five games to close the regular season as they visit the Atlanta Falcons.