Derek Carr Fantasy Projections: Week 8 vs. the Chargers

Published 9:45 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints will play the Los Angeles Chargers and their ninth-ranked passing defense (184.2 yards allowed per game) in Week 8, on Sunday at 4:05 PM ET.

With his upcoming game versus the Chargers this week, should Carr be someone you lock into your fantasy football lineup? We break down the numbers and trends below.

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Derek Carr Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Chargers
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 6.5
  • Game Day & Time: October 27, 2024 at 4:05 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
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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
Week 5 @Chiefs 12.6 18-for-28 165 2 1 0 0 0

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Derek Carr Fantasy Stats

  • With 71.8 fantasy points (14.4 per game), Carr is 24th at his position and 54th in the NFL.
  • Carr has accumulated 28.7 fantasy points (9.6 per game) over his past three games. He has completed 60 of 89 passes for 546 yards, throwing for three touchdowns with three interceptions, and has run for eight yards on five carries.
  • In his best game of the season — Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys — Derek Carr finished with 21.8 fantasy points. His stat line: 11-of-16 (68.8%), 243 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; 1 carry, 1 yard, 1 TD.
  • 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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