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Derek Carr Excites Saints Fans with Crisp Preseason Debut vs. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

The Derek Carr era in New Orleans is officially underway.

The quarterback suited up in a New Orleans Saints uniform for the first time Saturday in a preseason matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. His familiarity with his former division rival surely helped in his Saints debut.

Carr was an efficient 6-8 with 70 passing yards and a touchdown and left the game with his team leading 7-0.

Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate

<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Saints</a> QB Derek Carr just orchestrated a flawless opening possession, completing 6/8 passes for 70 yards and this TD pass to Keith Kirkwood.<br><br>Carr was getting the ball around to everyone.