The Saints have benched QB Jake Haener after halftime.

Fantasy Impact

Haener struggled in his first NFL start, completing 4-of-10 passes for 49 yards and one interception. Rookie QB Spencer Rattler will take over at quarterback against the Commanders.

Jake Haener will make his first NFL start on Sunday against the Commanders.

Fantasy Impact

With Derek Carr listed as doubtful, Haener will draw the start ahead of Spencer Rattler. He is off the fantasy radar, even in 2-QB and superflex leagues.

Saints QB Jake Haener is officially active for Week 1.

Fantasy Impact

Haener will dress as the QB2 and serve as the backup to Derek Carr for Week 1. Spencer Rattler will serve as the emergency third QB and is inactive for the season opener.

Saints QB Jake Haener said he has a rare form of skin cancer and will be evaluated by a doctor in August.

Fantasy Impact

Haener said it’s not a life threatening thing but it’s a matter of how long he can wait before addressing it. Our thoughts are with him.

Jake Haener has been suspended for the first six games of the 2023 NFL season.

Fantasy Impact

Haener was selected in the fourth round by the Saints in this year's draft, and he will already have to miss the first six games of the season while serving his suspension. He reportedly violated the NFL's PED policy, but the specifics of this scenario are currently unknown. He was projected to be the third-string QB behind Derek Carr and Jameis Winston, but now, that role will probably fall on the shoulders of Taysom Hill for at least the first six weeks of the season.