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Could start for injured Carr Rattler is viewed as a "strong candidate" to start Sunday against the Buccaneers with Derek Carr (oblique) expected to miss multiple games, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact A rookie fifth-round pick out of South Carolina, Rattler has yet to make his NFL debut, as he's been inactive as the Saints' No. 3 quarterback behind Carr and Jake Haener through the team's first five games. Though it was Haener who entered in relief of the injured Carr for the final possession of Monday's 26-13 loss to the Chiefs, the Saints may be inclined to turn the offense over to Rattler, who possesses strong arm talent but at times played recklessly during his five-year collegiate career. During his three preseason appearances, Rattler completed 20 of 38 pass attempts (52.6 percent) for 202 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions while rushing seven times for 26 yards and a lost fumble.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as No. 3 QB Rattler (coach's decision) is inactive ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Chiefs.

Impact Rattler will serve as the Saints' emergency third quarterback for the fifth consecutive game Monday night. The 2024 fifth-round pick will be able to take the field only if both Derek Carr and Jake Haener sustain injuries.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Working as emergency QB again Rattler (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Falcons, but he'll still suit up as the Saints' emergency third quarterback.

Impact Rattler will again be officially inactive behind Derek Carr and No. 2 Jake Haener, but he'll be available to take the field in the event that both quarterbacks in front of him suffer injuries. The rookie fifth-round pick is still looking for a chance to make his regular-season debut.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency option again Rattler (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles, but he'll still suit up as the team's emergency third quarterback.

Impact Rattler will once again be technically available as the No. 3 quarterback behind starter Derek Carr and No. 2 Jake Haener. However, Rattler will only be able to enter the game if the other two quarterbacks get injured.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available in emergency Rattler (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Panthers, but he'll still suit up as the team's emergency third quarterback.

Impact Rattler was considered a co-backup with Jake Haener to Derek Carr, but it will be Haener officially handling the backup role in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Named co-backup The Saints listed Rattler as a co-backup on their depth chart Tuesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports.

Impact Rattler and Jake Haener were both named as co-backups to Derek Carr on New Orleans' depth chart. Both quarterbacks posted similar stats in the preseason, and who will serve as the team's No. 2 quarterback will officially be announced at some point before Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Why Brent Venables likened Zach Schmit's 'clean slate' to former Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler's career arc Brent Venables discussed how Oklahoma evaluated the kicking competition between Zach Schmit and Tyler Keltner this offseason.

AUGUST 26 • 247SPORTS.COM

QB Spencer Rattler (On shifting in and out of the game) "Just trying to keep your rhythm throughout the game, going quarter by quarter. I feel like as a group...

AUGUST 26 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Spencer Rattler, Jake Haener make last preseason cases to be New Orleans Saints' top backup quarterback 'Being able to work with these young quarterbacks and develop these young quarterbacks, that's our job'

AUGUST 26 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Spencer Rattler talks his performance | Saints-Titans Postgame | 2024 NFL Preseason Week 3

AUGUST 25 • YOUTUBE

Outplays Haener in bid for QB2 spot Rattler completed seven of 13 passes for 105 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 30-27 preseason loss to the Titans. He added two rushing attempts for 13 yards.

Impact Jake Haener started under center but the offense punted on both of his drives, then Rattler capped his first possession in the game with a 21-yard touchdown pass to Equanimeous St. Brown and ultimately led three touchdown drives on his four possessions while the Saints mustered only three points in six drives with Haener under center. Rattler likely had some ground to make up in the competition to be Derek Carr's backup quarterback since Haener got the start for this preseason finale, but Sunday's results were likely enough to flip the script in the rookie fifth-round draft pick's favor. New Orleans may ultimately keep both Rattler and Haener -- a 2023 fourth-round draft pick -- on the roster heading into the Sept. 8 regular-season opener against the Panthers.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Rattler DEEP to A.T. Perry | Saints-Titans Highlights | 2024 NFL Preseason Week 3 New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler goes deep to wide receiver A.T. Perry for a near touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in We...

AUGUST 25 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Spencer Rattler TD Dime to Equanimeous St. Brown #saints #nfl #shorts

AUGUST 25 • YOUTUBE

WATCH: Spencer Rattler throws must-see touchdown pass vs. Titans Shout out to Spencer Rattler and Equanimeous St. Brown. They combined for a must-see touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans:

AUGUST 25 • USATODAY.COM

Countdown to Kickoff: Spencer Rattler is the Saints Player of Day 18 Taking a look at quarterback Spencer Rattler with just 18 days until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2024 regular season:

AUGUST 21 • USATODAY.COM

Struggles in preseason loss Rattler completed four of eight passes for 27 yards and logged three rushes for five yards during Sunday's 16-10 preseason defeat versus the 49ers. He also lost one fumble and was...

Impact Rattler seemingly took a step back after his strong preseason debut. The fifth-round rookie took over from starter Derek Carr midway through the second quarter, marking a change from the presason opener when second-year quarterback Jake Haener first followed Carr. But, Rattler off to a rough start right away when he was strip-sacked on his fourth snap of the game Sunday, and the Saints finished with three points across Rattler's four offensive series. Haener and Rattler wound up playing exactly 24 offensive snaps against San Francisco, though neither seemed to separate themselves with their performance. Therefore, the competition for the team's No. 2 quarterback spot should come down to the preseason finale versus Tennesse on Sunday, Aug. 25.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Barrett Strips Ball from Rattler for a Sack-Fumble Takeaway San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Alex Barrett tracked down New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler for a strip sack in th...

AUGUST 19 • 49ERS.COM

Spencer Rattler on his camp, preseason | Saints Training Camp 2024 New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler speaks with the media following Day 18 of New Orleans Saints Training Camp 2024 at the Univer...

AUGUST 16 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Back to 100 percent Rattler said after Friday's practice that his bruised thigh now is 100 percent, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Rattler completed nine of 17 passes for 70 yards and notched two carries for eight yards and one touchdown in his pro debut this past Saturday in Arizona, but he emerged from the preseason contest with a thigh injury and subsequently didn't practice Sunday. He returned to drills Tuesday, and by Friday he was operating as he normally would. It's unclear how the QB reps will break down for this Sunday's exhibition at San Francisco, but Rattler likely is in line for another significant workload, even if Derek Carr and Jake Haener make appearances.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Tuesday Rattler (thigh) took part in Tuesday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Rattler entered this past Saturday's preseason game in Arizona after Derek Carr (two drives) and Jake Haener (the rest of the first half), and the rookie fifth-rounder completed nine of 17 passes for 70 yards while tallying two rushes for right yards and a touchdown. On Sunday, the Saints were back on the practice field, but Rattler didn't join his teammates due to a bruised thigh. He was allowed to mix back into drills just two days later, but Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com noted that Rattler was visibly limping from time to time. If the issue lingers into this weekend, there's a chance New Orleans exercises caution and keeps Rattler on the sideline Sunday at San Francisco.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Rattler was unavailable for practice Sunday due to a thigh bruise, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Rattler appears to have suffered the injury in Saturday's 16-14 win over the Cardinals and he's expected to be back for the team's next practice. The quarterback completed nine passes for 70 yards while also turning two carries into eight yards and a score against Arizona. Rattler will look to return to the field as soon as possible as he's in the midst of a competition with Jake Haener for the top backup role behind Derek Carr in 2024.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores rushing TD on Saturday Rattler completed nine of 17 passes for 70 yards and tallied two carries for eight yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 16-14 preseason win at Arizona.

Impact No. 1 signal-caller Derek Carr handled the Saints' first two offensive possessions Saturday, while Jake Haener got the rest of the QB reps in the first half. After halftime, Rattler, a 2024 fourth-round pick, entered for his first NFL action, putting together an immediate scoring drive that ended in his four-yard scramble for a TD. He then went three straight drives that ended in punts before leading a game-winning drive for a field goal. The breakdown of reps between Haener and Rattler may indicate the former is leading the competition for the backup role, but the latter's performance could put him on a path to eventually grabbing the No. 2 gig for good.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie QB Spencer Rattler leads winning drive in 4th quarter, the Saints top the Cardinals 16-14

New Orleans rookie Spencer Rattler led a winning drive in final minute, providing a spark in his bid to become the team’s backup quarterback this season, and the Saints beat the Ar...

AUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spencer Rattler Hit Stick TD Run! #saints #nfl #shorts

AUGUST 11 • YOUTUBE

Spencer Rattler uses the hit stick on TD run | Saints-Cardinals Highlights | 2024 NFL Preseason Week 1 Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler lowering the shoulder and getting the touchdown after review against the...

AUGUST 11 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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Rookie QB Spencer Rattler leads winning drive in 4th quarter, the Saints top the Cardinals 16-14