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Derek Carr of the New Orleans Saints has been ruled out for Week 17 due to a hand injury sustained in Week 14. Despite clearing concussion protocol, Carr has not practiced since his injury and is unlikely to return for the remainder of the season. Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler will continue to start in Carr's absence. The Saints have been eliminated from playoff contention, and Carr is pushing to return before the end of the season.
- Derek Carr has been ruled out for Week 17 due to a hand injury.
- Spencer Rattler will continue to start in Carr's absence.
- The Saints have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Derek Carr | QB
Injury
Week 17
- Carr has not practiced since suffering a concussion and a left hand fracture in Week 14.
- He has cleared concussion protocol but is still sidelined due to the hand injury.
- Carr is pushing to return this season despite the Saints being out of playoff contention.
Spencer Rattler | QB
Pickup
Week 16
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- Rattler will start in place of Carr for Week 17.
- He struggled in Week 16, leading the Saints to be shut out against the Packers.
New Orleans Saints
- The Saints have been eliminated from playoff contention.
- They failed to score any points in Week 16 against the Packers.