Derek Carr doesn’t forget his former head coach.

The New Orleans Saints fired Dennis Allen last Monday after the team lost its seventh straight game following a 2-0 start. On Sunday, they bounced back with a 20-17 victory over their rival Atlanta Falcons. While Darren Rizzi, interim head coach will get credit for the win, Carr wanted to remember the guy who got the team here.

During his post-game on-field interview, Carr said: “We just want to win. Our city deserves a winner and that’s all we want to do. So shout out to DA (Dennis Allen) because he helped us build this. I know he was I’m here today, and I know Rizzi will say the same thing to DA because he helped us lead the way. , we love you, but happy for Rizz too, it’s his first win we’re getting back on track.”

Carr was excellent Sunday, completing 16 of 25 passes for 269 yards, with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He found Marquez Valdes-Scantling in the end zone twice and guided the offense to 365 yards on the day.

Allen may no longer be here, but it’s clear he’s still on Carr’s mind.