Derek Carr Fantasy Projections: Week 8 vs. the Chargers
Published 8:44 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Quarterback Derek Carr is looking at a matchup against the ninth-ranked pass defense in the NFL (184.2 yards conceded per game) in Week 8, when his New Orleans Saints take on the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday at 4:05 PM ET.
Is Carr a worthwhile starting option in fantasy this week? Keep reading as we break down his upcoming matchup versus the Chargers.
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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
- In 2024, Carr has 71.8 fantasy points (14.4 per game) — 24th at his position, 54th in the league.
- Carr 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 during his past three games. He has picked up 28.7 fantasy points (9.6 per game) during that span.
- In his best game of the season — Week 2 versus 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.
- In Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Carr put up a season-low eight fantasy points, with these numbers: 14-of-25 (56%), 142 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT.
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