By: Sean Davis - October 9, 2024
The New Orleans Saints are rolling the dice with rookie QB Spencer Rattler! Coach Dennis Allen has named the former South Carolina star as the starter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6. Can Rattler spark an upset and keep the Saints' playoff hopes alive?
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Key details on Spencer Rattler's first NFL start:
- Replacing injured Derek Carr (oblique strain)
- 5th-round pick (150th overall) in 2024 NFL Draft
- First non-first-round rookie QB to start in 2024
Rattler's background:
- Former 5-star prospect out of Arizona
- Played at Oklahoma before transferring to South Carolina
- College stats: 67.5% completion rate, 6,212 yards, 37 TDs, 20 INTs
Preseason performance:
- 20 of 38 passes completed
- 202 yards
- 1 touchdown
Coach Dennis Allen on the decision:
'We talked a lot as a staff about what we felt like was the best thing for us and give us the best chance to win the game. That was the decision that we made and we're excited about him getting the opportunity to go in there, and we'll let him go play and see what he can do.'
Saints' QB situation:
- Chose Rattler over backup Jake Haener
- Rattler was emergency third QB vs. Chiefs
- Now elevated to QB1 for Week 6
With Rattler under center, all eyes will be on the Saints-Bucs matchup. Can the rookie seize this opportunity and potentially reshape the NFC South race?
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