Saints’ Alvin Kamara unlikely to play, Spencer Rattler set to start vs. Packers
4 days, 14 hours ago

Saints’ Alvin Kamara unlikely to play, Spencer Rattler set to start vs. Packers

New York Times  

The New Orleans Saints have taken another hit to their offense as running back Alvin Kamara is unlikely to play Monday in Week 16 against the Packers in Green Bay with a groin injury, interim coach Darren Rizzi said Thursday. Meanwhile, Rizzi said rookie Spencer Rattler once again will start at quarterback for the injured Derek Carr if Carr is unable to play against the Packers. Rattler, the 2024 fifth-round pick, will take over after Jake Haener struggled mightily in his first NFL start last week against the Washington Commanders. What’s next for Kamara Kamara earned every bit of the contract extension he received earlier this season and showed there’s still a good bit left in the tank for the veteran tailback.

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Saints choose Jake Haener to start in Derek Carr’s place against Washington, AP source says
1 week, 3 days ago

Saints choose Jake Haener to start in Derek Carr’s place against Washington, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have decided to start second-year quarterback Jake Haener against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, a person familiar with the situation said Thursday night. The decision, first reported by the New Orleans Football website, indicates the Saints have deemed starter Derek Carr too injured to play this week. On Wednesday, interim Saints coach Darren …

Saints QB situation remains cloudy as matchup with Washington nears
1 week, 4 days ago

Saints QB situation remains cloudy as matchup with Washington nears

Associated Press  

— If Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi has any definite ideas about who’ll play quarterback for New Orleans against Washington on Sunday, he’s not ready to share that information. Meanwhile, reserve QBs Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler split first-team snaps during Wednesday’s practice, which Carr missed, Rizzi said. “We’re not going to name a starter right now,” said Rizzi, who …

Saints Look to Draw Momentum from Carr's Return and End Six-Game Losing Skid in Rematch vs. Panthers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Saints Look to Draw Momentum from Carr's Return and End Six-Game Losing Skid in Rematch vs. Panthers

Associated Press  

The New Orleans Saints look to bounce back against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday after a six-game losing skid. Despite Derek Carr's return, the Saints have a chance to get back on track against the NFL-worst Panthers. Carr will look to exploit Carolina's leaky secondary, but he is trying to avoid taking on an outsized role in an offense that …

Young to Start as Saints Anticipate Carr's Return
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Young to Start as Saints Anticipate Carr's Return

Associated Press  

Panthers QB Bryce Young is set to start in Week 9 against the Saints after recovering from a thumb injury. Young struggled in his first start against the Saints, but he showed signs of improvement in the team's practice. Carr is expected to return under center for the first time since Week 5, but he practiced on Wednesday for the …

NFL Week 6 takeaways: Is it panic season for the Dallas Cowboys? Another Lamar Jackson MVP season?
2 months, 1 week ago

NFL Week 6 takeaways: Is it panic season for the Dallas Cowboys? Another Lamar Jackson MVP season?

New York Times  

Sunday Week 6 featured the Cowboys blown out at home again, Lamar Jackson’s Ravens outlasting Jayden Daniels’ Commanders, starting debuts from not one but two rookie quarterbacks, and another rookie QB continuing to climb fast. Entering the season, Pittsburgh projected as the AFC North’s fourth-best team with a quarterback problem; now, they might wake up in the morning three games …

New Orleans Saints Rookie Spencer Rattler Set to Start at QB Against Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2 months, 1 week ago

New Orleans Saints Rookie Spencer Rattler Set to Start at QB Against Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Associated Press  

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler will start at QB against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Rattler replaces injured starter Derek Carr, who missed the Saints' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The decision means that Rattler moves ahead of second-year pro Jake Haener on the depth chart. However, Allen noted that Rattler had shown promise while serving …

Saints’ Rattler shines, but Willis late heroics leads Titans to a 30-27 preseason win
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Saints’ Rattler shines, but Willis late heroics leads Titans to a 30-27 preseason win

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Saints rookie Spencer Rattler made a case for the backup quarterback job behind veteran Derek Carr. I’m just trying to get better, improve, and help the team.” Titans reserve quarterback Malik Willis connected with Bryce Oliver on two fourth-quarter touchdowns passes — the second on fourth-and-1 from the New Orleans 5-yard line with 1:25 left, to rally …

Rookie QB Spencer Rattler leads winning drive in 4th quarter, the Saints top the Cardinals 16-14
4 months, 1 week ago

Rookie QB Spencer Rattler leads winning drive in 4th quarter, the Saints top the Cardinals 16-14

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — New Orleans rookie Spencer Rattler led the winning drive in the final minute, providing a spark in his bid to become the team’s backup quarterback this season, and the Saints beat the Arizona Cardinals 16-14 in preseason action Saturday night. Rattler — a fifth-round selection out of South Carolina — spearheaded a 12-play, 56-yard drive in the …

Alvin Kamara reports for Saints camp despite dissatisfaction with his contract
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Alvin Kamara reports for Saints camp despite dissatisfaction with his contract

Associated Press  

IRVINE, Calif. — Saints running back Alvin Kamara reported for training camp and participated in a conditioning test on Tuesday despite being unsatisfied with his contract. He looked great.” Meanwhile, the Saints are unsure when they’ll see seven-year starting right tackle and 2019 All-Pro Ryan Ramczyk again. Rookie Taliese Fuaga, the club’s first-round draft choice this summer, has taken first-team …

Kamara becomes Saints’ career TD leader, Carr throws 2 TDs in 34-0 rout over Patriots
1 year, 2 months ago

Kamara becomes Saints’ career TD leader, Carr throws 2 TDs in 34-0 rout over Patriots

Associated Press  

— Alvin Kamara told the Saints coaching staff he wanted to touch the football more this week. Kamara rushed for a touchdown to become the Saints’ career TD leader, Derek Carr had two scoring passes and New Orleans routed the New England Patriots 34-0 on Sunday. “We’ve got to start over and find a way to get back on track.” …

With Saints’ offense continuing to struggle, coach Dennis Allen rules out staff changes
1 year, 2 months ago

With Saints’ offense continuing to struggle, coach Dennis Allen rules out staff changes

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints’ brass expected their $150 million investment in Derek Carr to pay off in the form of enhanced production from a proven set of skill players around him. That dropped New Orleans’ scoring average to 15.5 points per game, tied for fourth lowest in the NFL before Monday night’s game. I understand everyone’s frustration …

As Alvin Kamara returns, Saints adjust to life without Derek Carr
1 year, 2 months ago

As Alvin Kamara returns, Saints adjust to life without Derek Carr

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Just as Saints star running back Alvin Kamara returns from his suspension, New Orleans is dealing with a shoulder injury to starting quarterback Derek Carr. Saints coach Dennis Allen couldn’t say Monday how soon Carr might return, describing the 10th-year quarterback’s status as “week to week.” “We dodged a bullet there in terms of anything of real …

Saints QB Derek Carr week to week with shoulder injury, coach Dennis Allen says
1 year, 2 months ago

Saints QB Derek Carr week to week with shoulder injury, coach Dennis Allen says

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Saints vs. Jaguars on Thursday Night Football. New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is week to week with a sprained AC joint, head coach Dennis Allen told reporters Monday. Here’s what you need to know: Carr left Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers in the third quarter after he was sacked by defensive …

Packers’ Love faces big challenge from a stingy Saints defense in his 1st regular-season home start
1 year, 3 months ago

Packers’ Love faces big challenge from a stingy Saints defense in his 1st regular-season home start

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love’s first regular-season home start has him attempting something nobody has accomplished over the last 10½ months. They have some really good pressure packages on third down, but I think they’ve got a good front that gets a lot of pressure home just with four, and then they play some good …

Saints’ Alvin Kamara excused from practice to meet with NFL commissioner Goodell
1 year, 4 months ago

Saints’ Alvin Kamara excused from practice to meet with NFL commissioner Goodell

Associated Press  

— New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara was excused from practice on Wednesday so he could meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in New York to discuss a recently settled criminal case stemming from a February 2022 fight in Las Vegas. “We’ll let the process play and then we’ll react to whatever decisions are made.” Allen and general …

Saints ride Kamara’s 3 TDs, defense to 24-0 win over Raiders
2 years, 1 month ago

Saints ride Kamara’s 3 TDs, defense to 24-0 win over Raiders

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Saints running back Alvin Kamara has his teammates’ attention as he explores the bounds of his leadership in his first season wearing a captain’s “C” on his jersey. The sixth-year running back demanded better from everyone in a speech to the team following a mistake-filled Oct. 20 loss at Arizona and followed that up by saying publicly …

Saints again rode Kamara’s dynamism to a needed victory
3 years, 1 month ago

Saints again rode Kamara’s dynamism to a needed victory

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — When the New Orleans Saints keep trying different ways to get the ball to dynamic running back Alvin Kamara, chances are he’ll eventually do something that turns a game in their favor. Indeed, most of the Saints’ available receiving targets didn’t consistently produce in a game that saw six New Orleans possessions end in punts and one …

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