Brief

Saints quarterback Tyler Shough plays against Giants with broken hand bones

Shough suffered the injury on Oct. 5 and has continued to hand off with his right hand while wearing a protective glove.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:24:33 GMT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough is slated to start Sunday’s game against the New York Giants despite having two broken bones in his non‑throwing left hand, according to reports from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

What happened

The injury occurred during the Saints’ 45‑24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 5. Schefter said the broken bones are in Shough’s left hand, which he does not use to throw. The quarterback participated fully in practice this week and was not listed on the official injury report for Sunday’s contest.

What the reports add

Bleacher Report noted that a source told Schefter the fractures could take “a couple of months” to fully heal, yet Shough remains “determined to play through any injury.” The New York Post added that Shough wore a protective glove and tape around his pinkie and ring fingers during warm‑ups on Sunday, mirroring the setup he used against the Vikings the previous week.

What was said

Adam Schefter, cited by both outlets, reported the broken bones and Shough’s intention to continue playing. The New York Post quoted Shough agreeing with Saints owner Gayle Benson’s criticism of the team’s 1‑4 start, calling it “not acceptable,” while expressing confidence that the Saints “are going to have a really good chance to go on a run here.”

How it came about

Shough, the 2025 second‑round pick, entered the season with solid numbers – 1,299 passing yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions in five games. After the hand injury, his production dipped, including a 96‑yard, two‑interception performance in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Saints are seeking to rebound as they head into the Giants matchup at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Earlier this month, Felo News covered Giants‑related storylines, including trade rumors involving the team here.

Key facts

Tyler Shough will start against the New York Giants on Oct. 18 despite two broken bones in his left hand. (nypost.com)
The injury occurred during the Saints’ Oct. 5 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. (nypost.com)
Shough has been wearing a protective glove and tape on his left hand while handing off with his right hand. (bleacherreport.com)
Schefter said the fractures could take a couple of months to fully heal. (bleacherreport.com)
Shough’s season stats before the injury were 1,299 yards, nine TDs, five INTs. (nypost.com)