Derek Carr Fantasy Projections: Week 5 vs. the Chiefs
Published 8:42 pm Wednesday, October 2, 2024
In Week 5 (Monday at 8:15 PM ET), QB Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints will play the Kansas City Chiefs, who have the 23rd-ranked passing defense in the NFL (227.8 yards allowed per game).
When setting your fantasy football lineup this week, is Carr worth starting? For analysis on his matchup versus the Chiefs, we’ve got you covered.
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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
- So far in 2024, Carr is 15th at his position and 26th in the NFL in fantasy points, with 59.2 (14.8 per game).
- In his past three games, Carr has picked up 37.9 fantasy points (12.6 per game). He 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.
- In his best game of the season — Week 2 versus the Dallas Cowboys — Derek Carr finished with 21.8 fantasy points. His stat line: 11-of-16 (68.8%), 243 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; 1 carry, 1 yard, 1 TD.
- In his worst game of the season — Week 3 against 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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