Derek Carr Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Buccaneers
Published 1:40 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their 29th-ranked passing defense (244.9 yards allowed per game) in Week 18, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.
Should Carr be a player that you insert into your fantasy football lineup this week for his matchup against the Buccaneers? Prior to making that choice, here’s a look at the numbers and trends you need to know.
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Derek Carr Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Projected Fantasy Points: 14.6
- Game Day & Time: January 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
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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 | 8.0 | 14-for-25 | 142 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Week 4 | @Falcons | 8.1 | 28-for-36 | 239 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Week 5 | @Chiefs | 12.6 | 18-for-28 | 165 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 9 | @Panthers | 13.4 | 18-for-31 | 236 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 10 | @Falcons | 20.5 | 16-for-25 | 269 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Browns | 18.7 | 21-for-27 | 248 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Week 13 | @Rams | 14.6 | 24-for-37 | 184 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Week 14 | @Giants | 12.0 | 20-for-31 | 219 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
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Derek Carr Fantasy Stats
- In 2024, Carr has 151.0 fantasy points (15.1 per game) — 26th at his position, 63rd in the NFL.
- Carr has picked up 45.3 fantasy points (15.1 per game) over his past three games. He has completed 65 of 95 passes for 651 yards, throwing for four touchdowns with one interception, and has run for 32 yards on five carries.
- In his past five games, Carr has accumulated 79.2 fantasy points (15.8 per game). He is 99-of-151 for 1,156 yards, with seven touchdowns and one interception and has rushed for 49 yards on nine carries.
- Derek Carr picked up 21.8 fantasy points — 11-of-16 (68.8%), 243 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; 1 carry, 1 yard, 1 TD — in his best game of the season. That was in Week 2 versus the Dallas Cowboys.
- Carr accumulated 8.0 fantasy points — 14-of-25 (56%), 142 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT — in his worst game of the season. That was in Week 3 versus the Philadelphia Eagles.
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