DerekCarr

News: 3 hours agoCarr (left hand) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.

Spin: At the time Carr was ruled out for a second game a row Saturday, interim coach Darren Rizzi said the veteran quarterback still was regaining strength in his left, non-throwing hand following the fracture that he sustained Week 14 at the Giants, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football. Rizzi told Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana on Tuesday that Carr wants to play again this season, but another DNP on Wednesday doesn't have him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest against the Raiders. Spencer Rattler will continue to prepare as the starter for that game, so Carr may be the No. 2 QB, at best, if he's cleared to return this weekend.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Carr is back for his second season as the Saints' starting QB. The 33-year-old did his usual bit, soaking up plenty of passing volume (he finished 13th or better in passing yardage and TDs for the fourth straight season) but not producing as a rusher (career-low 40 rush yards and zero TDs for the third straight season). The limited rushing led to a 16th-place finish in total fantasy points (26th in PPG) and he's still yet to produce a top-10 fantasy campign in his career. Carr's supporting cast isn't overly impressive outside of Chris Olave and Alvin Kamara, so a big leap forward in passing production is unlikely. He's a low-ceiling QB2.