In a heartbreaking turn of events for the New Orleans Saints, their star quarterback Derek Carr was forced to exit their Monday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs due to an oblique injury. This injury, sustained during the game, has been deemed serious enough to keep Carr off the field for multiple weeks, as reported by NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
Known for his resilience and toughness, Carr has not missed a game due to injury since 2017, even playing through a shoulder injury in 2023. Despite his determination to return to the field, the Saints’ medical staff is expected to make the final call on his availability due to the severity of the oblique injury.
With Carr sidelined, the Saints turned to backup Jake Haener during their game against the Chiefs. However, it is predicted that rookie Spencer Rattler will take over as the starting quarterback for the upcoming Week 6 clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Garafolo and Rapoport.
The absence of Carr comes at a critical time for the Saints, who have struggled in their last three games after an impressive 2-0 start to the season. During their hot start, the team racked up an impressive 91 points, but in the subsequent three games, they managed just 49 points.
Looking ahead, Carr is expected to miss the next two matchups against the Buccaneers and the Denver Broncos in Week 7, both of which are scheduled to take place within the next nine days. Despite his absence, the Saints will be looking to rally behind their new quarterback and find ways to get back to their winning ways.
