The New Orleans Saints are down preferred starting quarterback Derek Carr after Carr fractured his non-throwing hand last weekend. On Sunday, the Saints rolled out Jake Haener, their 2023 fourth-round pick, as their starter, despite Spencer Rattler, their 2024 fifth-round pick, starting three games previously this season.
Against the Washington Commanders, Haener completed just 4 of 10 passes for 49 yards and an interception. He also posted three sacks for a loss of 29 yards.
At halftime, the Saints pulled Haener for Rattler. Rattler’s first snap in the game came down 17-0 to Washington.