Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr isn’t expected to make a speedy recovery after suffering a broken fibula against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday.

But well-known orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Klapper isn’t counting out Carr from returning this season.

Shortly after Saturday’s game, Klapper hinted that Carr could possibly return to the field for a Super Bowl appearance if Oakland is able to make it to the big game.

#RAIDERS.Cannot anticipate how quickly#CARR will heal no matter how well Surgery goes. If SUPERBOWL is likely DONT COUNT HIM OUT! — Dr. Robert Klapper (@DrRobertKlapper) December 25, 2016

Klapper hosts the “Weekend Warrior” podcast for ESPN Radio, where he discusses players’ injuries weekly. To date, his expertise has proven both accurate and interesting. The engaging surgeon has also served as the orthopedic consultant for the TV show “ER” in the 1990s.

Shortly after his comments, Klapper was met with several detractors on Twitter.

After rebuking the skeptics multiple times, he tried his hand at a bit of humor, suggesting that late Raiders owner Al Davis would protect Carr if he made it back to the field for the Super Bowl.

The Ghost of Dr Al Davis will be there to protect him! https://t.co/QsvsYuCPY9 — Dr. Robert Klapper (@DrRobertKlapper) December 25, 2016

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota broke the same bone Saturday, but Klapper went on to state that Carr will return faster from his injury due to the location of the fracture.

Of course, for any of this to matter, the Raiders would have to be playing football in February.

While that seems unlikely with Matt McGloin set to take over at quarterback, Oakland is a very well-rounded team with a surging run game and defense in recent weeks.

If nothing else, Raider Nation should thank the good doctor for some Christmas hope.