During Monday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr faced a tough challenge against the formidable Chiefs defense. Carr's struggles were compounded when he suffered an oblique injury following a hard hit from defensive back Chamarri Conner, ultimately ending his game and dashing the Saints' hopes of a comeback in the 26-13 loss.
Before his injury, Carr managed to pass for 185 yards, including two touchdowns and an interception. However, he found it difficult to navigate the Kansas City defense, completing 18 of 28 passes while enduring one sack and eight additional hits.
The pivotal moment came with just over 9 minutes remaining in the game, with the Saints trailing 23-13 and facing a fourth-and-8 situation at the Kansas City 41-yard line. As Carr released a deep pass down the sideline, he was blindsided by Conner's hit, causing the pass to fall incomplete. Carr immediately felt the impact in his oblique and was forced to leave the game for further evaluation.
Carr's struggles against the Chiefs are well-documented, with his record dropping to 3-15 in 18 career starts against them. Since Steve Spagnuolo took over as the Chiefs' defensive coordinator, Carr has only managed to secure one victory in eight matchups.
Following a strong start to the season with wins over the Panthers and Cowboys, Carr had faced difficulties in consecutive losses to the Eagles and Falcons. The Saints' offense, including star running back Alvin Kamara, was stifled by the Chiefs' defense, leading to a three-game losing streak for New Orleans.
Looking ahead, the Saints face a challenging schedule with upcoming games against the Buccaneers on Sunday and the Broncos just four days later. Carr's injury adds another layer of uncertainty for the Saints as they aim to bounce back from their recent setbacks.
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