The New Orleans Saints could need saving after six straight losses, but quarterback Derek Carr said that’s not his job as he prepares to return after a three-game absence in due to an oblique injury.

“I’m not a savior,” he said Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers, according to ESPN. Katherine Terrell. “There was only one and it wasn’t me. I’m here to be a great leader and a great teammate and to do my job to the best of my ability. And did I Absolutely confident in what I can do?

“I have confidence in what I can do. I have confidence in what I can bring to our team. And that’s exciting, right? But to save us or something like that, that’s not me , I’m going to come in and do what my guys expect of me. Bring energy, bring effort, be a great teammate, encourage our guys, get everyone on the same page, lock down the details, get together. hold each other accountable.

Carr left the team’s Week 5 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, then missed losses to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers.

New Orleans’ 2-0 start appears to be a completely different season at this point, as the offense has thrown for a total of three touchdowns in the three games its quarterback has missed. What once looked like a potential playoff contender in the NFC South is now a team that is just one game ahead of the 1-7 Panthers.

A head-to-head loss to Carolina would all but signal the end of any hope for the remainder of the 2024 campaign.

The four-time Pro Bowler may not be a savior, but his return is a welcome step in the right direction for a team that desperately needs one. He completed 70.3 percent of his passes for 989 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions before his injury and will look to return to form.

Playing against the Panthers should help him do just that, as he went 19 of 23 for 200 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in the season-opening win over Carolina.

This could be a good step for the Saints, as they face the Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants over the next five games. The Falcons are the only team in this group without a losing record.

Carr could well be planning his return if New Orleans wants to turn things around this season.