DEREK CARR 2024 SEASON ANALYSIS:
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr started all 10 games he played and missed seven games due to injuries. He was inactive in games 6-8 (oblique) and games 14-17 (concussion, left hand). Carr led the team in all passing categories, completing 189 of 279 passes (67.7 percent) for 2,145 yards and 15 touchdowns, with five interceptions. He was sacked eight times and ran for 71 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. It was the first time in Carr's career that he started less than 15 games.
BEST GAME OF DEREK CARR'S 2024 SEASON:
In the season-opening 47-10 victory over Carolina, Carr nearly was flawless. He almost had as many touchdown passes (three) as he did incompletions (four), as he completed 19 of 23 passes for 200 yards. It was the lone three-touchdown game of his injury-interrupted season.
BEST QUOTE FROM DEREK CARR'S 2024 SEASON:
"I did everything I could to try and be out there, and I'm appreciative to the organization and to Coach Rizz (interim head coach Darren Rizzi) for giving me that chance, because I think it's always important to my teammates for me to do everything as the quarterback – as a captain, as a leader – to do everything you can to be out there for them."
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr in action throughout the 2024 NFL season.
QB Derek Carr (4) throws the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 8, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
QB Derek Carr (4) looks for the pass during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 8, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
QB Derek Carr (4) looks for the pass during the New Orleans Saints game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 15, 2024 in AT&T Stadium.
QB Derek Carr (4) throws the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 15, 2024 in AT&T Stadium.
QB Derek Carr (4) throws the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 15, 2024 in AT&T Stadium.
QB Derek Carr (4) makes a touchdown pass during the New Orleans Saints game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 15, 2024 in AT&T Stadium.
QB Derek Carr (4) prepares for the snap during the New Orleans Saints game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 22, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
QB Derek Carr (4) looks to throw the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 22, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
QB Derek Carr (4) looks for the pass during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 29, 2024 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
QB Derek Carr (4) prepares for the handoff during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 29, 2024 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
QB Derek Carr (4) throws the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 7, 2024 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
QB Derek Carr (4) throws the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 7, 2024 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
QB Derek Carr (4) throws the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 7, 2024 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
QB Derek Carr (4) scrambles during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers for Week 9 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 3, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium.
QB Derek Carr (4) prepares for the snap during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers for Week 9 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 3, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium.
QB Derek Carr (4) scrambles during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 10 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 10, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
QB Derek Carr (4) throws the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 10 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 10, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
QB Derek Carr (4) throws the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Cleveland Browns for Week 11 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 17, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
QB Derek Carr (4) looks for the pass during the New Orleans Saints game against the Los Angeles Rams for Week 13 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 1, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
QB Derek Carr (4) looks for the pass during the New Orleans Saints game against the Los Angeles Rams for Week 13 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 1, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
QB Derek Carr (4) looks for the pass during the New Orleans Saints game against the Los Angeles Rams for Week 13 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 1, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
QB Derek Carr (4) prepares for the snap during the New Orleans Saints game against the Los Angeles Rams for Week 13 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 1, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
QB Derek Carr (4) scrambles during the New Orleans Saints game against the New York Giants for Week 14 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 8, 2024 at MetLife Stadium.
QB Derek Carr (4) scrambles during the New Orleans Saints game against the New York Giants for Week 14 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 8, 2024 at MetLife Stadium.
QB Derek Carr (4) looks to throw the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the New York Giants for Week 14 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 8, 2024 at MetLife Stadium.
