Is Derek Carr playing today? Latest on Saints QB for Week 2 NFL preseason vs. 49ers

Derek Carr will have another important role for the New Orleans Saints in the 2024 NFL season. However, fans are curious whether the quarterback will feature in the Saints' Week 2 preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

Will Derek Carr play today vs. 49ers?

New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr (Source: Imagn)

Derek Carr is in line to play against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, as per Nick Underhill's report. Carr is also listed as healthy and active on the Saints roster.

Carr started in New Orleans' preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals. He made just two of six passes for 12 yards before Jake Haener replaced him. The Saints eventually beat the Cardinals 16-14.

Now, it will be interesting to see how Carr fares against the 49ers in the Saints' second preseason game. Reports suggest that most of the Saints' starters will get some preseason action at Levi's Stadium.

Nonetheless, the Saints will need to be careful with Carr's workload ahead of the regular season. Any potential injury or setback to its QB1 in the preseason will be concerning.

Carr will enter his 11th year in the NFL in the 2024 season. He was drafted by the then-Oakland Raiders in 2014 and spent 10 seasons with the franchise, earning four Pro Bowl honors.

Carr signed with the Saints in the 2023 offseason. In his first year with New Orleans, the signal-caller threw for 3,878 yards, 25 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.

NFL preseason Week 2: How to watch New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers?

The New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers preseason game will be broadcast live on FOX. Fans can also livestream the contest on NFL Network, ESPN+, or Fubo.

Here are all the details on the Saints-49ers preseason Week 2 contest:

• Game: New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers
• Stadium: Levi's Stadium in San Francisco, California
• Date: Sunday, Aug. 18
• Start Time: 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: FOX
• Streaming: NFL Network, ESPN+, or Fubo