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Natalie Miller

Spencer Rattler shows promise in first NFL start against Buccaneers

The New Orleans Saints started the season off red hot but have seemingly cooled way off in the past few weeks now dropping their fourth loss in a row to the divisional rival Buccaneers. However, the franchise has found some hope in their maybe not-so-temporary rookie starter in Spencer Rattler, who showed some serious promise in his first NFL start in relief of the injured Derek Carr.

 

Despite what eventually ended up as a blowout loss, the game between the Saints and Buccaneers was a fireworks show early in part due to the big-time plays by each side’s starting quarterback. Rattler looked impressive in completing 22 of 40 passes for 243 yards, and tossing a touchdown to receiver Bub Means. Rattler made plenty of chunk plays happen and helped guide New Orleans to their best offensive performance since their Week 2 blowout of the Dallas Cowboys.

With their offense firing on all cylinders and a rookie quarterback looking to show off the talent that made him such an intriguing draft prospect, it wouldn’t take much for Rattler to establish himself as a potential threat to the starting quarterback position in the Big Easy. Look for Rattler to get the nod once again going into week 7 against a strong Denver Broncos defense that will be sure to test the rookie signal caller.

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