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Nov. 13 (UPI) — Quarterbacks Derek Carr, Baker Mayfield and Deshaun Watson were among the players injured in Week 10 of the 2023 NFL season.
Players injured in Sunday’s games will be further evaluated to determine the extent of their injuries and potential timelines to return.
Carr sustained a right shoulder injury and was evaluated for a concussion. He left in the third quarter of the New Orleans Saints’ 27-19 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He completed 13 of 18 passes for 110 yards before his exit.
Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (knee) and cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ankle) also left the game early. Thomas caught one pass for 9 yards.
Backup quarterback Jameis Winston filled in for Carr. He completed 13 of 25 passes for 122 yards, two scores and two interceptions. Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, A.T. Perry and Lynn Bowden Jr. are the other wide receivers on the Saints depth chart. Paulson Adebo, Alontae Taylor, Ugo Amadi and Isaac Yiadom are the other cornerbacks on the Saints roster.
Saints coach Dennis Allen did not elaborate on the injuries, but did say Carr will remain the starter when healthy.
Vikings running back Alexander Mattison sustained a concussion. Linebacker Jordan Hicks (leg) and cornerback Akayleb Evans (calf) also left the game early because of injuries.
Mattison totaled 33 yards from scrimmage on nine touches. Saints second string running back Ty Chandler logged 45 yards and a score on 15 carries.
The Saints (5-5) will be on bye in Week 11. They will face the Atlanta Falcons (4-6) on Nov. 26 in Atlanta. The Vikings (6-4) will battle the Denver Broncos (3-5) on Sunday in Denver.
Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke sustained a hamstring injury during a 25-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. He completed 8 of 15 passes for 55 yards and a score. Desmond Ridder replaced Heinicke. He completed 4 of 6 passes for 39 yards in the loss.
Falcons coach Arthur Smith said the team will have “to make a decision” about their starting quarterback going forward. The Falcons (4-6) are on bye in Week 11. They will host the Saints in Week 12.
The Cardinals (2-8) will battle the Houston Texans (5-4) on Sunday in Houston.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield injured his thumb on a helmet during a 20-6 win over the Tennessee Titans. He finished that game and completed 18 of 29 passes for 278 yards, two scores and an interception.
Titans linebacker Chance Campbell missed the game because of an injury he sustained during warmups.
The Buccaneers (4-5) will face the San Francisc