Derek Carr Fantasy Projections: Week 5 vs. the Chiefs
Published 8:42 pm Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Quarterback Derek Carr faces a matchup versus the 23rd-ranked passing defense in the league (227.8 yards conceded per game) in Week 5, when his New Orleans Saints meet the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday at 8:15 PM ET.
With his upcoming game against the Chiefs this week, should Carr be someone you lock into your fantasy football lineup? We analyze the numbers and trends below.
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Derek Carr Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: New Orleans Saints at Kansas City Chiefs
- Projected Fantasy Points: 12.7
- Game Day & Time: October 7, 2024 at 8:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Derek Carr Fantasy Points by Week
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Points (PPR) | Pass Comp./Att. | Pass Yards | Pass TDs | INTs | Rush Att. | Rush Yards | Rush TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @Panthers | 21.3 | 19-for-23 | 200 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Week 2 | @Cowboys | 21.8 | 11-for-16 | 243 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Week 3 | @Eagles | 8 | 14-for-25 | 142 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Week 4 | @Falcons | 8.1 | 28-for-36 | 239 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
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Derek Carr Fantasy Stats
- Thus far in 2024, Carr is 15th at his position and 26th in the league in fantasy points, with 59.2 (14.8 per game).
- Carr has connected on 53 of 77 passes for 624 yards, throwing for three touchdowns with three interceptions, and has run for nine yards on six carries tacking on one TD in his past three games. He has accumulated 37.9 fantasy points (12.6 per game) during that span.
- In Week 2 versus the Dallas Cowboys, Derek Carr posted a season-high 21.8 fantasy points, thanks to this stat line: 11-of-16 (68.8%), 243 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; 1 carry, 1 yard, 1 TD.
- In Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Carr put up a season-low eight fantasy points, with these numbers: 14-of-25 (56%), 142 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT.
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