New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener is heading into his first career NFL start with the right mentality. "Listen, I'm going to be confident. I'm going to let it rip," Haener told reporters Friday.

The Saints offense might not be in "all-gas-no-brakes" mode when New Orleans plays the Commanders in the Caesars Superdome, but it won't be because of quarterback Jake Haener. Haener, in his second season, will make his first NFL start noon Sunday when the Saints (5-8) face the Commanders (8-5).

The New Orleans Saints have announced the starting quarterback against Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders, according to ESPN. This will be his first career NFL start. Haener has been the backup quarterback for every game this season, but has never started.