Saints-Commanders Preview: Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler? Will it Even Matter?

The New Orleans Saints are still alive in the playoff chase, but just barely. Can this injured squad keep that going against the upstart Commanders? We break it all down on the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, diving into the latest on Derek Carr’s injury and the QB debate between Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler, we break down why Tyrann Mathieu has been so frustrated lately, hear from a Commanders insider and list the X-factors that could swing the matchup.

00:00 - SEGMENT 1: Will it Be Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler for Saints? Here’s What to Know
… The New Orleans Saints have a lot of questions to answer, but one weighs a lot more than the rest: Who starts at QB? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s Inside Black & Gold by breaking down that simple question with a complicated answer, the latest on Derek Carr and Chris Olave, why Tyrann Mathieu has been so frustrated over the last few games and a lot more.


27:16 - SEGMENT 2: Commanders Insider Breaks Down What Saints Should Expect in Week 15
… Yes, the Washington Commanders are this year’s Houston Texans, all the way down to the No. 2 overall QB outplaying the top pick, but why have things gone so well up in D.C. this year? We chat with Locked on Commanders host David Harrison to break down Jayden’s impact, what’s changed with Dan Quinn, the mood surrounding Marshon Lattimore’s much-anticipated debut and return to the Superdome and a lot more.

58:03 - SEGMENT 3: Saints-Commanders X-Factors: Can You Run Block … At All?
… The New Orleans Saints have a big task on their hand with the Washington Commanders in Week 15 with an offense led – most likely – by one of Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler? So What are the X-factors? We’ll start with the run game, because that’s what the Saints will need to give themselves much of a chance, and it also happens to be the area where Washington has had the most trouble. Also:
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Can the Chase Young revenge game be the one we talk about?
Kendre Miller’s coming out party?


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