Rattler and the Saints’ decision to go for the win stemmed from solid logic. Heading into Sunday, New Orleans had just a 1% chance of reaching the postseason. Going up against a superior foe, in front of your home crowd, having just climbed back from a 17-point hole, there is really not much to lose in putting it all on the line for one more play.

Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi says rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler looked like he belonged in the NFL while leading four second-half scoring drives and nearly rallying New Orleans back from a 17-0 hole against Washington.

The New Orleans Saints have benched Jake Haener for rookie Spencer Rattler during Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders. More News: Chargers Star WR Ladd McConkey Playing Status vs Bucs Confirmed The Week 15 matchup was Haener's first game as the starting quarterback.