The Commanders enter this game fresh off of a Week 14 bye, while the Saints return home a bit battered and bruised from their winning road trip vs the NY Giants in which Derek Carr was doubly-injured on a play in which he badly injured his left (non-throwing) hand and suffered a concussion. Jake Haener is expected to play at QB in place of Carr. Also missing from the Saints lineup is their top offensive playmaker, Taysom Hill, who was injured in the game against the Rams and is out for at least the remainder of the season.
One other significant player who won’t be in a Saints uniform today is cornerback Marshon Lattimore, who was dealt to the Commanders at the trade deadline.