This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/saints as Saints May Already Have Franchise QB In New Orleans. The New Orleans Saints lost Derek Carr to a sudden offseason retirement, and it didn't seem like they had another solid starting option on the roster.

The Saints drop to 1-5 after another “too close for comfort” contest against the Patriots. Despite an unbalanced offensive showing, Spencer Rattler’s performance would be overshadowed by the loss. Rattler was 20 of 26,

New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler completes a 17-yard laser to wide receiver Rashid Shaheed vs. the New England Patriots in Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season.

The New Orleans Saints have one of the worst quarterback rooms in football this season. But Spencer Rattler has been much better than anybody expected coming in

Spencer Rattler and his longtime girlfriend, Yazmina Gonzalez, have grown up together. The couple first started dating in high school, and over the past decade, they’ve supported one another through countless milestones, from championship games to graduation days.

Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler escaping the pressure and lofting the pass to Alvin Kamara for the 22-yard catch-and-run vs. the New England Patriots in Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season.

The Saints are seeking their second consecutive victory after beating the New York Giants 26-14 in New Orleans a week ago. The Saints enter the game with a record of 1-4 while the Patriots are 3-2 following a 23-20 victory over the Buffalo Bills.

It was another gut-wrenching loss in a winnable game, but the Saints did have a few standouts against the Patriots. Here are our Week 6 game balls: