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New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr suffered a left hand injury and a potential concussion during the team's 14-11 victory over the New York Giants. Carr's injury occurred while attempting to dive for a first down, leading to concerns about his availability for the upcoming game against the Washington Commanders. Interim coach Darren Rizzi indicated that further evaluations would be conducted to assess the severity of Carr's injuries. This marks the second time this season that Carr has left a game due to injury, raising questions about his durability and the team's quarterback situation moving forward.
- Derek Carr's injury raises concerns about his availability for the next game.
- The Saints have struggled with quarterback injuries this season, impacting their performance.
Derek Carr | QB
Injury
Week 14
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- Carr's left hand injury and possible concussion put his status for next week in doubt.
- He has a history of injuries this season, having previously missed three games due to an oblique injury.
Jake Haener | QB
Pickup
Week 14
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- Haener replaced Carr in the previous games but did not attempt a pass in the latest win.
- He is seen as a potential option to lead the team if Carr is unable to play.
Spencer Rattler | QB
Pickup
Week 14
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2 interceptions
- Rattler started in the three games Carr missed, but the team went 0-3 during that stretch.
- He completed 59.6% of his passes with one touchdown and two interceptions.
New Orleans Saints
- The Saints are facing quarterback instability with Carr's injury and previous performances from Haener and Rattler.
- The team's success may hinge on the health and performance of their quarterback.
New York Giants
- The Giants' defense managed to limit the Saints to only 14 points, showcasing their resilience.
- Despite the loss, the Giants showed competitive spirit against a division rival.