“He’s one of the most consistent guys I’ve ever been around because of who he is as a person with his faith, who he is as a player,” Shough said. “Regardless of what’s going on on and off the field, he shows up every single day — regardless of what people are saying about him — he’s the same dude. That’s why I love him.”

The Saints dismantled a bad Jets team on Sunday. What went right in Week 16, and what went wrong? What's the bottom line?

Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough has provided a major spark since being inserted as starter back in Week 9. New Orleans ranks just 26th in total yards, but Shough and the passing game has made a lot of plays despite a lack of a running game.