Darren Rizzi waiting to name starting QB for Week 16, Derek Carr could be cleared

After nearly completing a comeback against the Commanders on Sunday, the Saints have more uncertainty at quarterback for next Monday's matchup with the Packers.

Interim head coach Darren Rizzi told reporters in his press conference that he's going to wait before naming a starting QB for Week 16, noting that things in part depend on Derek Carr.

While Carr did not play on Sunday with a left hand injury and a concussion, Rizzi noted that Carr should be cleared to play before the end of the season.

"I don't think that’s a reach," Rizzi said, via John DeShazier of the team’s website.

While Jake Haener started Sunday’s game against Washington, Spencer Rattler finished it. Haener finished 4-of-10 passing for 49 yards with an interception while Rattler was 10-of-21 for 135 yards with a touchdown.

Playing on Monday night, the Saints will not issue their first injury report of the week until Thursday.