Rattler (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game in Carolina.

Rattler (hip) practiced fully Wednesday.

Coach Dennis Allen said Wednesday that Rattler (hip) likely will be the Saints' starting quarterback Sunday at the Chargers, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Saints head coach Dennis Allen said Monday that Rattler (hip) will start Sunday's game against the Chargers if Derek Carr (oblique) remains sidelined, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Rattler completed 22 of 40 passes for 243 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in the Saints' 51-27 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also rushed four times for 27 yards and fumbled once but recovered.

The Saints expect Rattler to start the next three-to-four weeks while Derek Carr (oblique) is out, Jay Glazer reported on Fox NFL Sunday.

Rattler will start Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Rattler is viewed as a "strong candidate" to start Sunday against the Buccaneers with Derek Carr (oblique) expected to miss multiple games, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Rattler (coach's decision) is inactive ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Chiefs.

Rattler (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Falcons, but he'll still suit up as the Saints' emergency third quarterback.