Saints could be without a starting quarterback against Commanders

Saints could be without a starting quarterback against Commanders

Dec 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) attempts to jump over New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson (21) and safety Dane Belton (24) in the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Dec 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) attempts to jump over New York Giants cornerback Adoree’ Jackson (21) and safety Dane Belton (24) in the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Saints could be without starting quarterback Derek Carr for their Week 15 NFC showdown against the Washington Commanders.

With about four minutes left in Sunday’s 14-11 win over the New York Giants, Carr rolled to his right and tried to jump over two defenders before gaining about nine yards on third-and-1.

Unfortunately for Carr, he landed awkwardly on his left wrist and did not return to the game. Although there is no official report on Carr’s condition, it appears to be a fracture of his left wrist.

The Saints have not confirmed Carr’s injury or status for Week 15. However, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, New Orleans fears that Carr actually suffered a broken hand.

When Carr left Sunday’s game, second-year quarterback Jake Haener replaced him. However, when Carr missed time earlier this season, rookie fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler started in his place. Rattler completed 59 of 99 passes for 571 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. The Saints lost all three games and, most concerningly, Rattler was sacked 14 times in those starts.

The Saints have been sacked 27 times as a team, meaning Rattler suffered more than half of those sackings in just three games.

If Carr is out on Sunday, the Saints may want to take a more detailed look at Rattler with four games remaining and three games away from the final playoff spot. However, Haener is also a young quarterback, which could give New Orleans a longer opportunity to see if he can move the offense.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Saints could be without starting quarterback vs. Commanders

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