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• Saints' Spencer Rattler: Week 16 Waiver Priority List

  3H ago • By Jamey Eisenberg

  Rattler could start for the Saints in Week 16 at Green Bay, and he could be worth a look in deeper Superflex and two-quarterback leagues. Rattler replaced Jake Haener in Week 15 against Washington and did well with 10-of-21 passing for 135 yards and a touchdown. Now, Rattler struggled in three previous outings when Derek Carr was out in Weeks 6-8, scoring a combined 26.9 Fantasy points in three outings, so keep that in mind. And the Saints have limited weapons, especially if Alvin Kamara (groin) is out. Still, in a desperate situation, Rattler might be able to help if he starts for the Saints against the Packers.

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• Saints' Spencer Rattler: Likely to take over as starter

  8H ago • By RotoWire

  Rattler is expected to start Monday's game against the Packers with Derek Carr (hand/concussion) considered a few weeks away from being ready to take contact and likely to miss the rest of the season, John Hendrix of SI.com reports. Coming out of the Saints' Week 14 win over the Giants, Carr entered concussion protocol and was also diagnosed with two fractures in his non-throwing hand. The latter injury is viewed as the greater concern and prevented him from playing in this past Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Commanders. Jake Haener drew the start for that contest but completed four of 10 pass attempts for 49 yards and an interception while taking three sacks before being benched at halftime in favor of Rattler. The rookie out of South Carolina nearly led the Saints to a comeback from a 17-0 deficit, completing 10 of 21 passes for 135 yards, including a one-yard touchdown to Foster Moreau as time expired. Rattler's potential game-winning pass to Juwan Johnson on the two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, but he likely showed enough to get the starting nod over Haener heading into Week 16. Rattler previously made three starts in place of an injured Carr in Weeks 6 through 8, going 0-3 in those contests while completing 59.6 percent of his passes for 5.8 yards per attempt, one touchdown and two interceptions to go with 61 yards on nine carries.

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• Saints' Spencer Rattler: Nearly leads comeback win Week 15

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Rattler completed 10 of 21 passes for 135 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 20-19 loss versus the Commanders. Rattler took over under center to begin the third quarter after starting quarterback Jake Haener completed just four passes in the first half. The latter signal-caller got the start with Derek Carr sidelined by a concussion and hand fracture that he suffered during last week's win against the Giants. After being held scoreless in the first half, the Saints went on four scoring drives with Rattler and nearly pulled off a comeback after he threw a one-yard touchdown pass to Foster Moreau as time expired. He then came up short when he failed to connect with tight Juwan Johnson on the ensuing two-point conversion attempt. With Carr expected to miss the remainder of the season, Rattler appears likely to get the start for next week's game against Green Bay on Monday.

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• Saints' Spencer Rattler: In mix for Week 15 start

  6D ago • By RotoWire

  Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi said Wednesday that he'll likely wait until Friday to choose between Rattler, Jake Haener and Derek Carr (head/hand) as the starting quarterback for Sunday's game at Green Bay, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports. Rattler was the emergency No. 3 quarterback for Sunday's 14-11 win over the Giants, while Haener replaced Carr after the 33-year-old suffered a concussion and a left hand fracture. The combination of injuries makes Carr a longshot to play Week 15, but the Saints aren't ready to rule him out yet and reportedly don't plan to place him on injured reserve. Rattler and Haener shared practice reps Wednesday, suggesting it's not a lock that Haener starts if Carr is inactive. Rattler made three starts in October while Carr recovered from an oblique injury, completing 59.6 percent of passes for 5.8 yards per attempt with one touchdown, four turnovers and 14 sacks as the Saints lost each game by at least 18 points. It would make sense to give Haener a shot now, but it's possible Rattler builds a case for himself in practice this week.

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• Saints' Spencer Rattler: Emergency QB for Week 14

  9D ago • By RotoWire

  Rattler (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants. Rattler will serve as the Saints' emergency quarterback for Week 14 behind starter Derek Carr and backup Jake Haener. Rattler will only see the field Sunday if both Carr and Haener were to leave the game due to injury.

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