Saints’ Derek Carr Leaves Game After Scary Hit vs. Vikings

The quarterback was absolutely leveled.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr left Week 10’s game against the Vikings after suffering a brutal hit in the third quarter. He was eventually ruled out with a shoulder injury and was evaluated for a concussion.

Carr was standing in the pocket before throwing a pass to wide receiver Chris Olave. Right after the ball left his hand, he was absolutely leveled by outside linebacker Danielle Hunter. Carr was able to walk off the field under his own power but was replaced by Jameis Winston. 

Until that point, the New Orleans offense was stalling all day. But Winston immediately scored, thanks to an incredible touchdown catch from Olave. 

Derek Carr is headed to the blue tent.

Jameis Winston is in at QB. pic.twitter.com/HpRXOUyIr9

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 12, 2023

this throw 🎯

THIS CATCH - @chrisolave_ 🤯

📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/dyYL2XmyMQ

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 12, 2023

Carr left the game with 110 passing yards on 13-for-18 passing. Going into the game, he has tallied 2,121 passing yards with 10 touchdowns and four interceptions in nine games played for New Orleans. 

Winston threw for 110 yards after replacing Carr, but no touchdowns as the Saints ultimately lost to the Vikings, 27–19.