Derek Carr Fantasy Projections: Week 5 vs. the Chiefs
Published 8:55 pm Wednesday, October 2, 2024
In Week 5 (Monday at 8:15 PM ET), QB Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints will face the Kansas City Chiefs, who have the 23rd-ranked pass defense in the NFL (227.8 yards allowed per game).
With his upcoming game against the Chiefs this week, should Carr be considered a lock for 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
- Ranked 26th overall in the NFL and 15th at his position, Carr has accumulated 59.2 fantasy points (14.8 per game) so far in 2024.
- In his past three games, Carr is 53-of-77 for 624 yards, with three touchdowns and three interceptions and has rushed for nine yards on six carries with one TD. He has accumulated 37.9 fantasy points (12.6 per game).
- Derek Carr accumulated 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.
- In his worst game of the season — Week 3 versus the Philadelphia Eagles — Carr finished with eight fantasy points. His stat line: 14-of-25 (56%), 142 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT.
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