Kevin Austin Jr. Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Buccaneers
Published 12:44 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Kevin Austin Jr. and the New Orleans Saints will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their 29th-ranked pass defense (244.9 yards conceded per game) in Week 18, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.
With his upcoming matchup against the Buccaneers this week, should Austin be considered a lock for your fantasy football lineup? We dissect the numbers and trends below.
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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 | 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
- So far in 2024, Austin is 133rd at his position and 379th in the league in fantasy points, with 14.7 (2.1 per game).
- Austin has accumulated 48 yards receiving, on three catches (nine targets), with zero touchdowns and an average of 1.6 fantasy points (4.8 total) over his past three games.
- Austin has averaged 1.9 fantasy points (9.3 total) in his past five games. He has 84 yards receiving, on seven catches (17 targets), and zero touchdowns.
- In Week 13 versus the Los Angeles Rams, Kevin Austin Jr. put up a season-high four fantasy points, thanks to these numbers: three receptions, 31 yards.
- Austin picked up 0.5 fantasy points — one reception, five yards, on five targets — in his worst game of the season. That was in Week 14 against the New York Giants.
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