The Saints are making contingency plans to play without QB Derek Carr as they try to stay alive
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By Brett Martel - AP
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Derek Carr was willing to risk his health to improve New Orleans’ chances of playing meaningful football in mid-December.
Now the Saints, who’ve remained mathematically alive in the playoff race by winning three of four, might have to play without Carr again — and it didn’t go well the last time.
Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi declined on Monday to rule out Carr for any of New Orleans’ final four games because of his injured non-throwing hand or his concussion. Both injuries occurred when he tried to leap for a first down and crashed hard to the turf during the fourth quarter of New Orleans’ 14-11 victory over the reeling New York Giants on Sunday.
“We’re not going to rule him out just yet,” Rizzi said. “We have to see in the next day or two what the healing process is like and see if he can function.
“The good news it’s not his throwing hand,” Rizzi said. “The bad news is we’re obviously dealing with an injury here that we have to kind of play it by ear.” ...
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https://bleacherreport.com/articles...-out-several-weeks-with-fractured-hand-injury
https://whodatdish.com/winners-lose...e-miller-bryan-bresee-derek-carr-01jenw58r29z
https://sports.yahoo.com/saints-assistant-gm-attend-nfl-174605294.html
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https://clutchpoints.com/saints-news-derek-carr-season-likely-over-fracturing-hand-giants
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ARTICLES FROM NEWORLEANS.FOOTBALL (PAY SITE - SOME FREE CONTENT):
> Nick Underhill: Saints film room: Why didn't the running game work against the Giants?
> Nick Underhill: Saints win and yet their season still feels cursed after Derek Carr injures hand. Now what?
ARTICLES FROM SAINTS OFFICIAL SITE:
> New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr 'week-to-week' with left hand injury
> Kendre Miller makes impact for Saints offense, Bryan Bresee does it for the other two units
> Postgame Quotes: New Orleans Saints 14, New York Giants 11 | 2024 NFL Week 14
> Pete Werner on Giants win, Jayden Daniels in Week 15 12/9/24
> New Orleans Saints look to scoreboard to find beauty in Sunday's game
> Game Notes: New Orleans Saints 14, New York Giants 11 | 2024 NFL Week 14
> Giants vs Saints Game Recap - NFL Week 14 - Dec. 8, 2024
> Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints for Monday, Dec. 9
> Saints Morning Break: Bryan Bresee's field goal block secures Saints victory
OTHER SOURCES:
> WDSU: Here's how much tickets cost for the Saints vs. Commanders game
> NFL.com: Rapoport on latest injury news for QBs Derek Carr, Aidan O'Connell | 'GMFB'
> NFL.com: Saints' Derek Carr suffered significant fracture in left hand, potentially ending QB's season
> NFL.com: Bryan Bresee's field goal block against Giants keeps Saints 'in the mix' for NFC South, playoffs
> PFN: Saints’ Playoff Scenarios: What Are New Orleans’ Chances of Making the NFL Playoffs?
> WWNO: Judge says lawsuit over former Saints player Glenn Foster Jr.'s jail death can proceed
> AtoZ Sports: Saints RB Alvin Kamara confirms suspicion about himself during altercation between coach and teammate
> KOCO: Oklahoma State hires New Orleans Saints' Todd Grantham as defensive coordinator, sources say
> Athlon Sports: Dan Quinn Reveals Commanders Game Plan vs. Saints
PODCASTS & VIDEO:
.. Darren Rizzi on Derek Carr injury, Giants win | New Orleans Saints
.. Pete Werner on Giants Win, Jayden Daniels | New Orleans Saints
.. Lucas Patrick Recaps Win at Giants, QB Position | New Orleans Saints
.. Darren Rizzi Locker Room Speech after Win at Giants
.. REACTION: Saints 14 Giants 11 | Derek Carr Leaves Game With Injury, Time For New Orleans To MOVE ON?
.. REACTION: Saints 14, Giants 11 | Kendre Miller Emerges, Derek Carr Injured
.. Derek Carr OUT FOR THE SEASON? Ian Rapoport Shares The Latest New Orleans Saints Injury News
.. Derek Carr Fractured Hand: Saints Future Looks Bleak for QB and Coaches
.. New Orleans Saints Should Give Spencer Rattler Another Change If Derek Carr Can't Go
.. LIVE REACTION POSTGAME SHOW: New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants
.. Saints still alive in playoff race following Week 14 win vs. Giants | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC
.. Blocked Dat! Bresee Saves the Day For the Saints: Week 14 Post-Game Show
.. Saints HC Darren Rizzi’s Locker Room Speech After Saints Win Over Giants | James Skrmetta Reacts
.. WDSU analyst James Hurst talks Saints win over Giants
.. Saints Escape New York with 14-11 Win! Live Post Game NFL Week 14
.. SAINTS WIN WORST GAME EVER
.. Has Brandon Ingram played his final game for the New Orleans Pelicans after latest injury?
> SAINTS DISCUSSION BOARD
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By Brett Martel - AP
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Derek Carr was willing to risk his health to improve New Orleans’ chances of playing meaningful football in mid-December.
Now the Saints, who’ve remained mathematically alive in the playoff race by winning three of four, might have to play without Carr again — and it didn’t go well the last time.
Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi declined on Monday to rule out Carr for any of New Orleans’ final four games because of his injured non-throwing hand or his concussion. Both injuries occurred when he tried to leap for a first down and crashed hard to the turf during the fourth quarter of New Orleans’ 14-11 victory over the reeling New York Giants on Sunday.
“We’re not going to rule him out just yet,” Rizzi said. “We have to see in the next day or two what the healing process is like and see if he can function.
“The good news it’s not his throwing hand,” Rizzi said. “The bad news is we’re obviously dealing with an injury here that we have to kind of play it by ear.” ...
Read the Full Story - AP
MORE SAINTS RELATED NEWS:
https://fansided.com/saints-news-derek-carr-not-ruled-out-haener-or-rattler-coaching-loss
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/dramatic-turnaround-saints-special-teams-triumph-against-giants
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints-derek-carr-out-for-season-hand-injury
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/...eared-fracture-non-throwing-hand-01jem8ywm79e
https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-14-recap-new-orleans-saints-14-new-york-giants-11
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/saints-add-tra-fluellen-to-defensive-backfield
https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/game-...ming-amid-saints-win-over-giants-01jemspjmdak
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...-out-several-weeks-with-fractured-hand-injury
https://whodatdish.com/winners-lose...e-miller-bryan-bresee-derek-carr-01jenw58r29z
https://sports.yahoo.com/saints-assistant-gm-attend-nfl-174605294.html
https://sports.yahoo.com/former-nfl-head-coach-says-193052890.html
https://sports.yahoo.com/stock-down-giants-14-11-160433848.html
https://clutchpoints.com/saints-news-derek-carr-season-likely-over-fracturing-hand-giants
https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...carr-injury-update-saints-giants/76852938007/
ARTICLES FROM NEWORLEANS.FOOTBALL (PAY SITE - SOME FREE CONTENT):
> Nick Underhill: Saints film room: Why didn't the running game work against the Giants?
> Nick Underhill: Saints win and yet their season still feels cursed after Derek Carr injures hand. Now what?
ARTICLES FROM SAINTS OFFICIAL SITE:
> New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr 'week-to-week' with left hand injury
> Kendre Miller makes impact for Saints offense, Bryan Bresee does it for the other two units
> Postgame Quotes: New Orleans Saints 14, New York Giants 11 | 2024 NFL Week 14
> Pete Werner on Giants win, Jayden Daniels in Week 15 12/9/24
> New Orleans Saints look to scoreboard to find beauty in Sunday's game
> Game Notes: New Orleans Saints 14, New York Giants 11 | 2024 NFL Week 14
> Giants vs Saints Game Recap - NFL Week 14 - Dec. 8, 2024
> Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints for Monday, Dec. 9
> Saints Morning Break: Bryan Bresee's field goal block secures Saints victory
OTHER SOURCES:
> WDSU: Here's how much tickets cost for the Saints vs. Commanders game
> NFL.com: Rapoport on latest injury news for QBs Derek Carr, Aidan O'Connell | 'GMFB'
> NFL.com: Saints' Derek Carr suffered significant fracture in left hand, potentially ending QB's season
> NFL.com: Bryan Bresee's field goal block against Giants keeps Saints 'in the mix' for NFC South, playoffs
> PFN: Saints’ Playoff Scenarios: What Are New Orleans’ Chances of Making the NFL Playoffs?
> WWNO: Judge says lawsuit over former Saints player Glenn Foster Jr.'s jail death can proceed
> AtoZ Sports: Saints RB Alvin Kamara confirms suspicion about himself during altercation between coach and teammate
> KOCO: Oklahoma State hires New Orleans Saints' Todd Grantham as defensive coordinator, sources say
> Athlon Sports: Dan Quinn Reveals Commanders Game Plan vs. Saints
PODCASTS & VIDEO:
.. Darren Rizzi on Derek Carr injury, Giants win | New Orleans Saints.. Pete Werner on Giants Win, Jayden Daniels | New Orleans Saints.. Lucas Patrick Recaps Win at Giants, QB Position | New Orleans Saints.. Darren Rizzi Locker Room Speech after Win at Giants.. REACTION: Saints 14 Giants 11 | Derek Carr Leaves Game With Injury, Time For New Orleans To MOVE ON?.. REACTION: Saints 14, Giants 11 | Kendre Miller Emerges, Derek Carr Injured .. Derek Carr OUT FOR THE SEASON? Ian Rapoport Shares The Latest New Orleans Saints Injury News .. Derek Carr Fractured Hand: Saints Future Looks Bleak for QB and Coaches .. New Orleans Saints Should Give Spencer Rattler Another Change If Derek Carr Can't Go.. LIVE REACTION POSTGAME SHOW: New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants.. Saints still alive in playoff race following Week 14 win vs. Giants | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC .. Blocked Dat! Bresee Saves the Day For the Saints: Week 14 Post-Game Show.. Saints HC Darren Rizzi’s Locker Room Speech After Saints Win Over Giants | James Skrmetta Reacts.. WDSU analyst James Hurst talks Saints win over Giants.. Saints Escape New York with 14-11 Win! Live Post Game NFL Week 14.. SAINTS WIN WORST GAME EVER.. Has Brandon Ingram played his final game for the New Orleans Pelicans after latest injury?> SAINTS DISCUSSION BOARD