The Jets will start undrafted Brady Cook in a battle of rookie quarterbacks Sunday against the Saints, whose late-season optimism stems from their second-round pick Shough’s development over his first six starts (3-3) after a seven-year college career.

Here's a Week 16 analysis of the Saints run defense against Breece Hall and the Jets running game. New York's rushing attack can't be overlooked.

The New Orleans Saints and New York Jets have wrapped up their final practices ahead of their Week 16 matchup in the Caesar’s Superdome. The Saints ruled out three players, including starters Alvin Kamara and Cesar Ruiz.

In his first career start, Cook completed 22 of his 33 pass attempts for 176 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions as the Jets fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars with a 48-20 final score. The Jets are sticking with Cook as their starting quarterback for Sunday's Week 16 matchup against the New Orleans Saints,