New Orleans Saints finally settle Spencer Rattler-Tyler Shough quarterback battle weeks before NFL opener

It's not Shough-time yet in New Orleans, as Spencer Rattler has been named the Saints' starting quarterback over second-round pick Tyler Shough. 

Coach Kellen Moore made the announcement Tuesday, putting an end to one of the last remaining quarterback battles in the NFL. 

Rattler appeared in seven games last season, completing 130 of 228 attempts for 1,317 yards four touchdowns and five picks in mop-up duty for a 5-12 team. 

Moore has praised of both quarterbacks this preseason and previously confessed that this decision has been a difficult one for him.

With Rattler, Moore acknowledged the former South Carolina star and former fifth-round pick 'went through some progressions really well' in Saturday's preseason finale against the Denver Broncos.

'Could have been better, obviously,' he said. 'But it was solid.'

Rattler completed 5 of 8 passes for 43 yards in the loss, leading a pair of rives that ended in field goals.