Saints’ Kellen Moore sounds off on Tyler Shough’s makeup that allows clutch heroics to shine

Saints’ Kellen Moore sounds off on Tyler Shough’s makeup that allows clutch heroics to shine appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here . New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough continues to deliver when the pressure rises. The second-year quarterback has earned growing recognition for his development , and his latest heroics helped New Orleans beat the Cleveland Browns 23-22 in overtime on Sunday. Shough engineered another game-winning drive, connecting with Juwan Johnson for a 15-yard touchdown in overtime. His performance gave coach Kellen Moore another reason to praise his composure. After the victory, Moore explained what makes Shough effective in crucial moments. Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial) “I think there’s an emotional stability, an ability to take away all the things that happened in the past and be present in the moment,” Moore said. “And I think Tyler does a phenomenal job of that.” The Saints coach emphasized Shough’s ability to move forward after mistakes. That mindset proved valuable during a game featuring several momentum swings. Cleveland forced overtime with a late field goal after New Orleans briefly regained the lead. Shough responded by guiding the Saints downfield for the decisive touchdown. The quarterback finished with 265 passing yards and added 51 yards on the ground. His mobility helped extend plays against Cleveland’s defense. Shough has previously earned praise for his confidence under pressure , making Moore’s latest assessment another encouraging sign of his development. Moore also praised his team’s ability to reset after difficult possessions. He acknowledged missed red-zone opportunities but appreciated the offense’s late execution. The victory marked New Orleans’ first home win of the season. It also offered another encouraging sign of Shough’s development as a leader. For the Saints, his composure could become increasingly important as they navigate the remaining schedule. Related: Saints’ Audric Estime speaks up on NO return after making Browns pay for releasing him Related: Saints in first place for now despite absolutely disastrous OT fail against Harold Fannin