Derek Carr is undergoing evaluations to determine if he can play in the Saints' Week 18 game against the Buccaneers after suffering a hand injury. Although Carr is pushing to return, the Saints are unlikely to rush him back into action given their elimination from playoff contention. If Carr cannot play, rookie Spencer Rattler will continue to start for the team.
- Derek Carr is attempting to return from a fractured non-throwing hand.
- The Saints have been eliminated from playoff contention, affecting their decision on Carr's return.
- Spencer Rattler will continue to start if Carr is unable to play.
Derek Carr | QB
Injury
Week 18
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- Carr is pushing to return from a fractured left hand suffered in Week 14.
- He simulated game-like situations but wasn't ready to play against the Raiders.
Spencer Rattler | QB
Pickup
Week 16
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- Rattler started in Carr's absence but struggled, failing to score any points against the Packers.
New Orleans Saints
- The Saints have been eliminated from playoff contention.
- The team struggled offensively with Rattler starting, failing to score in Week 16.