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New Orleans Saints rookie Tyler Shaw will make the first start of his career after taking over at quarterback for Spencer Rattler earlier this week.
Shaw was asked Thursday about the reaction he received from his wife when he was named the starter.
Jordan Shaw played college football for the Oregon Ducks, and the Saints player suggested she was as competitive as he was.
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Tyler Shaw of the Texas Tech Red Raiders stands on the field with fiancee Jordan Wormdahl after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners at Jones AT&T Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas. (John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
“She has played a huge role in this and obviously just up to this point, from every college, every step of the process up until now, throughout the entire draft process,” he said. “It was a good feeling. But she's a competitor.
“She played football. She's like, “Okay. Go and win.” She's not entirely satisfied. Me too. There's nothing to worry about. It's just another step. We have to go out there and win. I could have done better against the Bucs.”
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New Orleans Saints defensive end Tyler Shaw throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half on Oct. 26, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
“Just win, baby” may have been the mantra of the Al Davis-era Oakland Raiders, but the Saints could use some of that hard-nosed approach to revitalize their season.
New Orleans is 1-7 this season, the first record below head coach Kellen Moore. The team didn't get great quarterback play from Rattler. So Shaw has a chance as the league approaches the halfway point.
The Saints selected Shaw in the second round of the draft. He played at Oregon, Texas Tech and Louisville. He was also one of the oldest rookies in the class, entering the draft at age 25.
He has appeared in two games this season, but saw most of his playing time against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. He was 17 of 30 for 128 yards and an interception.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) hugs New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shaw after the game, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Ella Hall)
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The Saints play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
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