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Carr's Horrendous Return, Allen Fired
Derek Carr's return to the New Orleans Saints was a disaster, culminating in a loss, a concussion for his top receiver, and the firing of head coach Dennis Allen.
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- What is significant about Dennis Allen's firing?
- Dennis Allen's firing marks the second time he's been fired as a head coach with Derek Carr as his starting quarterback. This makes him the first NFL coach to be fired twice under these circumstances.
- Summarize Derek Carr's return to the New Orleans Saints.
- Derek Carr's return to the Saints was disastrous. He lost his top receiver to a concussion, lost to the Panthers (becoming the first QB to lose to 31 teams), and then his head coach, Dennis Allen, was fired.
- What unusual trend occurred in several Week 9 NFL games?
- Several teams, including the Buccaneers, Patriots, and Seahawks, lost games in Week 9 after successfully kicking game-tying extra points in the final minute of regulation.
- How did the Saints' season unfold after their strong start?
- The Saints started the season with two impressive victories but have since lost seven straight games, highlighting their struggles amidst injuries and internal conflict.
- Describe the injury to Chris Olave and the subsequent social media controversy.
- Chris Olave suffered a concussion on a hit that resulted in a penalty. Michael Thomas, Carr's former teammate, criticized Carr's throw on social media, sparking a public disagreement.