With starting quarterback Derek Carr, that’s expected miss several games with an oblique injury, the Saints were able to hand the job to rookie Spencer Rattler.

NFL Media reports that the Saints are weighing their options, but that Rattler is a “strong candidate” to start in Carr’s absence.

Rattler would become the fifth starting quarterback to start a game this season, while Drake Maye would make his first start for the Patriots on Sunday.

Jake Haener replaced Carr late in Monday’s loss to the Chiefs, but the Saints list Haener and Rattler as co-Nos. 2 quarterbacks. Rattler was the emergency third quarterback on Monday.

Rattler completed 20 of 38 passes for 202 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions in the preseason. He also ran for 26 yards and a touchdown.

Rattler has yet to play in the regular season.