In a disappointing outing for the New Orleans Saints, former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr struggled on Sunday as his team fell to a 33-28 defeat against the opposing team. Carr's performance was marred by interceptions and a tough early deficit, raising doubts about the Saints' ability to make a playoff push.

Carr's statistics for the game were far from impressive, completing 17 out of 22 passes for 226 yards, along with one touchdown and one interception. He also suffered a fumble, further adding to his struggles on the field. The quarterback started the game poorly, going 0-3 with an interception on his first three throws. Although the interception was not entirely his fault, as it resulted from a drop by tight end Juwuan Johnson, fans criticized Carr for opting to check down instead of utilizing an open receiver down the field.

The interception played a significant role in the Saints digging themselves into a deep 21-0 deficit in the first quarter. This prompted boos from the frustrated home crowd, who questioned why Carr remained in the game instead of Taysom Hill or Jameis Winston. However, Carr managed to rally the team, narrowing the gap to a mere three points before he was forced out of the game due to a hit from former teammate Bruce Irvin.

Hill and Winston had their opportunity to step in, but their combined performance fell short. With only two completions on seven attempts and 41 yards, their efforts were not enough to overcome the early deficit. The Saints' hopes of taking the division lead were dashed by the Falcons' victory, leaving them on a three-game losing streak.

While the Saints still have a chance to turn their season around in their upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers, they are facing the urgent task of addressing their quarterback situation. Even if Carr is healthy enough to play, the team must decide on a clear plan under center in order to regain their status as legitimate playoff contenders.

The Saints find themselves in a challenging predicament, stranded in a deeper hole after their recent defeat. With three consecutive losses, they must regroup swiftly and find solutions to their struggles. The road to redemption is steep, but New Orleans has shown resilience in the face of adversity before. It remains to be seen if they can bounce back and keep their playoff hopes alive.