Derek Carr Fantasy Projections: Week 8 vs. the Chargers
Published 8:56 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024
In Week 8 (Sunday at 4:05 PM ET), QB Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints will face the Los Angeles Chargers, who have the ninth-ranked passing defense in the NFL (184.2 yards conceded per game).
With his upcoming tilt against the Chargers 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 Los Angeles Chargers
- Projected Fantasy Points: 6.5
- Game Day & Time: October 27, 2024 at 4:05 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 | 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 |
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Derek Carr Fantasy Stats
- In 2024, Carr has 71.8 fantasy points (14.4 per game) — 24th at his position, 54th in the league.
- Carr has picked up 28.7 fantasy points (9.6 per game) over his past three games. He has connected on 60 of 89 passes for 546 yards, throwing for three touchdowns with three interceptions, and has run for eight yards on five carries.
- In his best game of the season, Derek Carr finished with 21.8 fantasy points — 11-of-16 (68.8%), 243 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; 1 carry, 1 yard, 1 TD. That was in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys.
- In Week 3 versus the Philadelphia Eagles, Carr put up a season-low eight fantasy points, with this stat line: 14-of-25 (56%), 142 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT.
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