Derek Carr Fantasy Projections: Week 5 vs. the Chiefs

Published 8:48 pm Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints will face the Kansas City Chiefs and their 23rd-ranked passing defense (227.8 yards allowed per game) in Week 5, on Monday at 8:15 PM ET.

Is Carr worth starting in fantasy this week? Keep reading as we analyze his upcoming matchup against the Chiefs.

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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

  • Carr is 15th at his position, and 26th overall in the league, with 59.2 fantasy points (14.8 per game).
  • 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 picked up 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.
  • Carr picked up eight fantasy points — 14-of-25 (56%), 142 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT — in Week 3 versus the Philadelphia Eagles, which was his worst game of the season.

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