Shough favored to be Saints Week 1 starter

For the first time in franchise history, the New Orleans Saints selected a quarterback in the second round of the NFL Draft. Tyler Shough became the 40th overall pick and the highest-selected Saints quarterback since Archie Manning in 1971. Oddsmakers think Shough will take the first snap for the Saints in Week 1.

SportsBetting.ag has set odds for four potential QB battles with the Browns, Giants, Saints and Steelers, which you can find below.

Of course, if the Steelers ultimately sign Aaron Rodgers there won’t be a competition in Pittsburgh, but the line below reflects the possibility of Rodgers not playing in 2025.

The Giants have said that Russell Wilson is their Week 1 starter, and the numbers reflect that, but an injury could always occur, or Jaxson Dart could wow the world during the preseason (ala Russell Wilson in 2012).

The Browns competition is basically a four-man race, according to the odds, while the Saints’ market favors rookie Tyler Shough beating out Spencer Rattler.

How many starts will Jaxson Dart make in 2025 regular season?

Over/Under      1.5

How many starts will Shedeur Sanders make in 2025 regular season?

Over/Under      2.5

Will Shedeur Sanders start a game during 2025 regular season?

Yes                   -200

No                    +150

Will Deshaun Watson start a game during 2025 regular season?

Yes                   +300

No                    -500

Browns Week 1 Starting QB

Kenny Pickett                +120

Shedeur Sanders           +300

Dillon Gabriel                +300

Joe Flacco                     +300

Deshaun Watson           +1800

Giants Week 1 Starting QB

Russell Wilson               -1200

Jameis Winston             +500

Jaxson Dart                   +1000

Saints Week 1 Starting QB (If not Derek Carr)

Tyler Shough                 -140

Spencer Rattler             +100

Steelers Week 1 Starting QB

Aaron Rodgers              -120

Mason Rudolph             +150

Will Howard                  +800

Skylar Thompson          +1500

Starting QB odds can be seen here: https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nfl-regular-season/starting-qb