Kevin Austin Jr. Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Buccaneers

Published 1:44 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. is looking at a matchup versus the 29th-ranked pass defense in the league (244.9 yards allowed per game) in Week 18, when his New Orleans Saints play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

Is Austin’s game versus the Buccaneers this week a good time to use him in fantasy? Below, we highlight his relevant fantasy numbers.

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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

  • 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) over 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 four fantasy points — three catches, 31 yards — in Week 13 versus the Los Angeles Rams, his best game of the season.
  • In Week 14 against the New York Giants, Austin posted a season-low 0.5 fantasy points, with this stat line: one reception, five yards, on five targets.

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