Derek Carr vs. Gardner Minshew in Week 8: Saints vs. Colts Preview, Stats

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to throw a pass against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

The October 29 matchup between the New Orleans Saints (3-4) and Indianapolis Colts (3-4) features a showdown at the quarterback position, with Derek Carr and Gardner Minshew leading the charge for their respective teams. Which signal caller has the advantage? We break down all of the relevant numbers below.

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Saints vs. Colts Game Info

  • Game Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
  • Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
  • TV: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!

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Derek Carr vs. Gardner Minshew Matchup

Derek Carr 2023 Stats Gardner Minshew
7 Games Played 6
63.9% Completion % 65.2%
1,600 (228.6) Passing Yards (Per Game) 1,187 (197.8)
6 Touchdowns 5
4 Interceptions 4
21 (3) Rushing Yards (Per game) 37 (6.2)
0 Rushing Touchdowns 1

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Derek Carr Game Props

  • Passing Yards Prop: Over/Under 237.5 yards
  • Passing TD Prop: Over/Under 1.5 TD
  • Rushing Yards Prop: Over/Under yards

Colts Defensive Stats

  • This season, the Colts have had one of the bottom defenses in the league, ranking 31st in the NFL by giving up 27.3 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank 25th in the NFL with 351.3 total yards allowed per contest.
  • When it comes to defending the pass, Indianapolis is midde-of-the-road this year, ranking 22nd in the league in passing yards allowed with 1,628 (232.6 per game).
  • Against the run, the Colts rank 22nd in the NFL in rushing yards allowed (831) and 31st in rushing TDs allowed (12).
  • Defensively, Indianapolis is eighth in the NFL in third-down percentage allowed at 35.6%. In red-zone percentage allowed, it ranks 23rd at 61.9%.

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Gardner Minshew Game Props

  • Passing Yards Prop: Over/Under 219.5 yards
  • Passing TD Prop: Over/Under 1.5 TD
  • Rushing Yards Prop: Over/Under yards

Saints Defensive Stats

  • So far this season, the Colts rank 31st in the league with 27.3 points allowed per contest, and they rank 25th in total yards allowed with 351.3 given up per game.
  • When it comes to stopping the pass, Indianapolis is 22nd in the NFL in passing yards allowed (1,628) and seventh in passing touchdowns allowed (seven).
  • Against the run, the Colts are midde-of-the-pack this year, ranking 22nd in the league in rushing yards allowed with 831 (118.7 per game).
  • On defense, Indianapolis is eighth in the NFL in third-down percentage allowed at 35.6%. In red-zone efficiency allowed, it is 23rd (61.9%).

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