The New Orleans Saints could be without starting quarterback Derek Carr for their Week 15 NFC showdown with the Washington Commanders.
With about four minutes remaining in Sunday’s 14-11 victory over the New York Giants, Carr rolled to his right and attempted to jump over two defenders before picking up about nine yards to rank third and first.
Unfortunately for Carr, he landed awkwardly on his left wrist and did not return to the game. Although there has been no official report on Carr’s condition, it appears to be a broken 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 is concerned that Carr may indeed have suffered a broken hand.
When Carr left Sunday’s game, second-year quarterback Jake Haener relieved 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, more alarmingly, Rattler was sacked 14 times in those starts.
The Saints were sacked 27 times as a team, meaning Rattler had half of those sacks in just three games.
If Carr is out on Sunday, the Saints may want to get a closer look at Rattler with four games remaining and three games before the final playoff spot. However, Haener is also a young quarterback, which could give New Orleans an extended opportunity to see if he can move the offense forward.
This article was originally published on Commanders Wire: Saints could be without starting quarterback against Commanders
