Carr initially suffered an oblique injury late in the Saints' Week 5 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs -- a game he did not finish. Some estimated he could be sidelined for close to a month, forcing rookie fill-in Spencer Rattler, a 2024 fifth-round draft pick, to make an extended appearance as the starter.

Derek Carr got off to an explosive start for the New Orleans Saints in a new-look offense in 2024, but since Week 5, he hasn't played due to an oblique injury. He's doubtful going into Thursday Night Football against the Denver Broncos,

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (oblique) is one part of a huge list of injured players on his team, and that's terrible news for the team. He didn't play in Week 6 due to his injury, and rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler started in his place.