Shough favored to be Saints Week 1 starter
04/28/2025
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