Derek Carr Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Buccaneers
Published 1:43 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Quarterback Derek Carr is looking at a matchup against the 29th-ranked passing defense in the league (244.9 yards allowed per game) in Week 18, when his New Orleans Saints meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.
With his upcoming tilt versus the Buccaneers this week, should Carr be considered a lock for your fantasy football lineup? We break down the stats and trends below.
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Derek Carr Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Projected Fantasy Points: 14.6
- Game Day & Time: January 5, 2025 at 1:00 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 |
| Week 9 | @Panthers | 13.4 | 18-for-31 | 236 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 10 | @Falcons | 20.5 | 16-for-25 | 269 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Browns | 18.7 | 21-for-27 | 248 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Week 13 | @Rams | 14.6 | 24-for-37 | 184 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Week 14 | @Giants | 12 | 20-for-31 | 219 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
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Derek Carr Fantasy Stats
- With 151 fantasy points (15.1 per game) in 2024, Carr is ranked 63rd overall in the NFL and 26th at his position.
- Carr has completed 65 of 95 passes for 651 yards, throwing for four touchdowns with one interception, and has run for 32 yards on five carries during his past three games. He has accumulated 45.3 fantasy points (15.1 per game) during that time.
- Carr has accumulated 79.2 fantasy points (15.8 per game) in his past five games. He has completed 99 of 151 passes for 1,156 yards, throwing for seven touchdowns with one interception, and has run for 32 yards on nine carries.
- Derek Carr accumulated 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 his worst game of the season. That was in Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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