Kevin Austin Jr. Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Buccaneers
Published 12:41 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Wideout Kevin Austin Jr. faces a matchup against the 29th-ranked passing defense in the NFL (244.9 yards allowed per game) in Week 18, when his New Orleans Saints meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.
Should Austin be a player that you lock into your fantasy football lineup this week for his game against the Buccaneers? Prior to making that call, here’s a look at the stats and trends you need to know.
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Kevin Austin Jr. Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Projected Fantasy Points: 2.5
- Game Day & Time: January 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
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Kevin Austin Jr. Fantasy Points by Week
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Points (PPR) | Targets | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 | @Falcons | 5.6 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Browns | 2.8 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Week 13 | @Rams | 7.0 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Week 14 | @Giants | 1.5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Week 15 | @Commanders | 1.8 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Week 16 | @Packers | 2.7 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Week 17 | @Raiders | 3.3 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
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Kevin Austin Jr. Fantasy Stats
- With 14.7 fantasy points (2.1 per game), Austin is 133rd at his position and 379th in the NFL.
- Austin has averaged 1.6 fantasy points (4.8 total) in his past three games. He has 48 yards receiving, on three catches (nine targets), and zero touchdowns.
- Looking at his past five games, Austin has seven receptions on 17 targets, for 84 yards, and has accumulated 1.9 fantasy points on average (9.3 in all).
- Kevin Austin Jr. picked up 4.0 fantasy points — three receptions, 31 yards — in his best game of the season. That was in Week 13 versus the Los Angeles Rams.
- Austin picked up 0.5 fantasy points — one catch, five yards, on five targets — in Week 14 versus the New York Giants, which was his worst game of the season.
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