The Rams have a battle at home against the 1-7 New Orleans Saints on tap, a match many believe L.A. should win handily, considering the Saints' 2025 resume. Regardless of the perception of the game, the outcome will weigh heavily on the Rams' playoff chances.

Shough said that was essentially the sentiment Saints first-year coach Moore shared while notifying him that he was being elevated into the starting role in place of second-year QB Spencer Rattler.