Saints' Derek Carr Out for Multiple Games with Oblique Injury

Overview

• Derek Carr suffered a significant oblique injury during the Saints' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and is expected to miss at least two games.
• The injury occurred while Carr was throwing a pass and was not the result of a direct hit, according to reports.
• Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler is set to start in Carr's absence, with Jake Haener having finished the game against the Chiefs.
• The Saints, currently on a three-game losing streak, will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos in the next nine days.
• Carr's injury marks the first time he will miss games due to injury since 2017, impacting the Saints' efforts to regain their early season form.