Overview

• Derek Carr sustained a fractured left hand and a concussion during the Saints' narrow 14-11 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday.
• Interim head coach Darren Rizzi has not ruled out Carr for the remainder of the season, but reports suggest he could miss multiple weeks, jeopardizing his return before the postseason.
• The Saints are 5-8 and trail both Tampa Bay and Atlanta in the NFC South, with four games left to play in the regular season.
• Backup quarterbacks Jake Haener and rookie Spencer Rattler are being considered as potential starters, though Rattler struggled in three earlier starts, all resulting in losses.
• New Orleans has won three of its last four games under Rizzi, but the team continues to grapple with injuries to key offensive players, including Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed.