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Will Saints QB Derek Carr Start In Week 9?

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr.

Will New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr start in Week 9? See what head coach Dennis Allen said about the Saints’ quarterback situation.

Will Derek Carr Play In Week 9?

All signs point toward Carr returning to the lineup on Sunday. Carr has missed the last three games with an oblique injury.

Allen said Carr is expected to start for the Saints (2-6), who play the Carolina Panthers (1-7). Jake Haener will be Carr’s backup, while Spencer Rattler moves to third-string. Rattle started all three games for Carr, going 0-3.

“We felt like Rattler gave us the best chance at the time, and so I think we’ll see where we’re at come this weekend, what the expectation is. My expectation is that Derek’s going to be ready to go,” Allen said via ESPN. “In that case, Jake will be the backup … I don’t want to get into the specifics of the reasons why, but I feel like that’s the best thing for our team.”

Can Derek Carr Stop Saints’ Losing Streak?

The Saints started the season 2-0, outscoring their opponents 91-29. However, the Saints have lost six consecutive games putting their playoff chances on life support.

Despite the losing streak, Carr does not consider himself a “savior” for an offense that has scored three touchdowns in the last three games.

“I am no savior. There’s only been one of those and, that is not me,” Carr said. “I am here to be a great leader and to be a great teammate and to do my job the best of my ability. And do I feel confident in what I can do? Absolutely. I feel confident in what I can do. I feel confident in what I can bring to our team. And that’s exciting, right?

Carr continued, “But to save us or anything like that, that’s not me, I’m going to come in and do what my guys expect me to do. Bring energy, bring effort, be a great teammate. Encourage our guys, get everybody on the same page, lock in the details, hold each other accountable.”

Carr has thrown for 989 yards, eight touchdowns, and four interceptions in five games.