Derek Carr Fantasy Projections: Week 5 vs. the Chiefs

Published 9:50 pm Wednesday, October 2, 2024

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

When setting your fantasy football lineup this week, is Carr worth inserting into your starting lineup? For a breakdown of his tilt against 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

  • With 59.2 fantasy points (14.8 per game) in 2024, Carr ranks 26th overall in the league and 15th at his position.
  • 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 picked up 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 against the Dallas Cowboys.
  • Carr accumulated eight fantasy points — 14-of-25 (56%), 142 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT — in Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles, which was his worst game of the season.

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