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Jake Haener, Spencer Rattler will compete to start vs. Commanders

The question of whether Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler will start on Sunday will be answered at practice this week. More from Darren Rizzi on the Saints QB competition:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 11, 2024

Saints’ special teams was a tale of two halves vs. Giants

Special teams had their worst half of the season against the GIants, as described by Darren Rizzi. Then, they made the play of the day to close out the game:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 10, 2024

Which quarterback will start for Saints vs. Commanders?

Which QB will the Commanders face in Week 15?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 10, 2024

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How do Derek Carr’s $30M injury guarantees impact Saints’ decision?

Derek Carr is due an extra $30 million in guarantees if he can't pass a physical in March. How does that impact the Saints' decision to keep playing him?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 9, 2024

Saints won’t wait long to make a decision on their starting QB

The Saints won't wait long to make a decision on their starting quarterback after Derek Carr's injury. Darren Rizzi says he likes both Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 9, 2024

Darren Rizzi says Derek Carr won’t go on injured reserve

Darren Rizzi says Derek Carr won't go on injured reserve. There's a chance he could play through injury and not miss a game:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 9, 2024

Saints have begun using their tight ends again under Darren Rizzi

The Saints tight ends have stepped up after injuries decimated the wide receiver corps. It's a positive trend from Darren Rizzi's time as interim head coach:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 9, 2024

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Darren Rizzi explains sideline altercation with Matthew Hayball, Alvin Kamara

Saints coach Darren Rizzi explained what led to a sideline altercation involving Matthew Hayball and Alvin Kamara during their game with the Giants:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 8, 2024

Darren Rizzi has high praise for Kendre Miller in his return from IR

Darren Rizzi had high praise for Kendre Miller after he showed flashes of success in his Week 14 return from the injured reserve:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 8, 2024

Darren Rizzi shares update on Derek Carr’s injury

Darren Rizzi gave an update on the injury status of Saints starting quarterback Derek Carr after their win over the New York Giants:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 8, 2024

NFL Week 14 Recap: Who’s Up, Who’s Down, What’s Next for Every Team

The Chiefs escaped another close call, the Rams knocked off Josh Allen and the Bills, Vikings QB Sam Darnold tossed five TD passes in the Vikings' win, and the Eagles squeaked past the Panthers.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 8, 2024

Alvin Kamara Separated Heated Darren Rizzi From Saints Punter After Near Disaster

Alvin Kamara separated his heated head coach Darren Rizzi from rookie punter Matthew Hayball.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 8, 2024

Darren Rizzi says he’ll ‘have the blinders on’ vs. his childhood team

Darren Rizzi reflected on returning home ahead of Saints vs. Giants, but says he'll 'have the blinders on' coaching against his childhood team:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 7, 2024

Darren Rizzi highlights battle in the trenches for Saints vs. Giants

Darren Rizzi knows stopping Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns is imperative. Taliese Fuaga and Trevor Penning must rise to the occasion:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 6, 2024

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 5, 2024

Saints won’t abandon the Taysom Hill package even without Hill

Taysom Hill is out for the season, but the Saints plan to continue using plays designed for him with a committee in his absence:

Sports Illustrated · Dec 5, 2024

Saints' Kendre Miller Embracing Being Out of Doghouse With Interim Coach Darren Rizzi

The second-year running back was not on good terms with former head coach Dennis Allen.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 3, 2024

Surprising Saints rookie leads his position group in NFC Pro Bowl votes

After the first week of Pro Bowl voting, it's New Orleans Saints rookie punter Matthew Hayball ahead of his peers in the NFC:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2024

Kendre Miller to be ‘all gas, no brakes’ after return from injury

The move from Dennis Allen to Darren Rizzi took Kendre Miller out of the doghouse. It should lead to greater usage when he returns from injured reserve:

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2024

Darren Rizzi offers scant details in postgame injury report

The Saints suffered some significant injury issues over the weekend, but Darren Rizzi offered scant details in his postgame injury report:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2024

Derek Carr reacts to Taysom Hill’s injury: ‘It’s bigger than football’

Derek Carr was upset to see Taysom Hill go down with an injury against the Rams: 'It's bigger than football in that moment'

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2024

Tyrann Mathieu not expected to miss time due to shoulder injury

Tyrann Mathieu left the Rams game with a shoulder injury, but the Saints expect him to return against the Giants next week:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2024

Darren Rizzi says Saints would have played for the win late vs. Rams

Aggression was the order of the day for the Saints, and Darren Rizzi says the plan was to go for two, not hope for overtime, had they scored a late touchdown:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2024

Darren Rizzi owns up to bizarre timeout decisions from Saints vs. Rams

Darren Rizzi owned up to a couple of bizarre timeout decisions from Saints vs. Rams. He says the team had trouble substituting the right players in the right situations:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 1, 2024

Darren Rizzi has a big opportunity to buck one of Dennis Allen’s worst trends

Darren Rizzi has a big opportunity to buck one of Dennis Allen's worst trends. His predecessor lost four times after shutting out an opponent in the first half:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 30, 2024

Saints’ best offensive lineman will be a gametime decision vs. Rams

Erik McCoy re-aggravated his groin injury versus the Browns, and the Saints center will be a gametime decision versus the Rams:

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