New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler is expected to start in Week 8 against the Los Angeles Chargers if Derek Carr remains sidelined due to an oblique injury. Despite a challenging outing against the Denver Broncos, where Rattler struggled with a hip pointer and lost two fumbles, he is likely to maintain his starting position. The rookie will face additional challenges as he will be without key receivers Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, both of whom are injured.

• Spencer Rattler will start if Derek Carr is unable to play.
• Rattler's performance against the Broncos was subpar, logging only 4.9 yards per attempt.
• The absence of top receivers Olave and Shaheed will significantly impact Rattler's performance.