'I'd boo, too': Shough feels fans' frustration in Saints' MNF loss — SkimNews
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- Tyler Shough acknowledged fan frustration after the Saints dropped a 45-24 decision to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, falling to 1-3 on the season.
- Shough told reporters postgame that the team "had some opportunities that we didn't take advantage of" and that "I'd boo, too" — empathizing with the home crowd's reaction.
Why it matters: At 1-3, the Saints are already facing a steep climb in the standings, and a 21-point defeat — rather than a narrow loss — leaves little room to spin the result. Shough's willingness to publicly validate the booing is an unusually candid acknowledgment from a starting quarterback that the team's performance has not met the baseline fans expect.
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