Kevin Austin Jr. Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Buccaneers
Published 12:41 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Wideout Kevin Austin Jr. has a matchup against the 29th-ranked passing defense in the NFL (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.
When setting your fantasy football lineup this week, is Austin worth starting? For insights into his matchup versus the Buccaneers, we’ve got you covered.
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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
- Austin has 14.7 fantasy points (2.1 per game), 133rd at his position and 379th in the league.
- Austin has averaged 1.6 fantasy points (4.8 total) in his past three games. He has 48 yards receiving, on three catches (nine targets), and zero touchdowns.
- 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 his best game of the season, Kevin Austin Jr. finished with four fantasy points — three receptions, 31 yards. That was in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Rams.
- In his worst game of the season, Austin finished with 0.5 fantasy points — one reception, five yards, on five targets. That was in Week 14 against the New York Giants.
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