In a disappointing home game on December 10, 2023, the New Orleans Saints suffered a 28-13 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, marking their seventh consecutive defeat. The situation worsened for the Saints when quarterback Derek Carr left the game in the second quarter due to a left hand injury, later suspected to also be accompanied by a concussion. With Carr’s departure, the Saints relied on backup quarterback Jameis Winston who struggled, throwing for 112 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions. Saints head coach Dennis Allen commented on Carr’s condition, stating, “We’re still waiting to hear more from the doctors about the extent of his injuries.” Carr’s absence was keenly felt as the Saints fell behind 21-6 at halftime, with Atlanta’s running back Bijan Robinson racking up 119 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Following the defeat, the Saints now sit at 4-9 for the season, while the Falcons improve to 6-7. The performance of the Saints continues to raise questions as their playoff hopes dim.
Derek Carr’s Injury Compounds Saints’ 28-13 Defeat to Falcons
