Rattler completed 26 of 42 passes for 240 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions and rushed once for 11 yards in the Saints' 27-19 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. The rookie quarterback got one final opportunity to gain experience and build his case for the future since Derek Carr (hand) remained sidelined,

The Saints have dominated in the first half in Tampa and they lead 13-3 after quarterback Spencer Rattler hit wide receiver Dante Pettis with a five-yard touchdown with 6:14 left to play in the first half.

The New Orleans Saints have had a case of the same sickness all season long. Mistakes in crunch time, defensive lapses, an inability to adjust from the coaching staff. Add all three of those factors into a big pot.