Derek Carr Fantasy Projections: Week 8 vs. the Chargers
Published 9:45 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr will be up against the ninth-ranked passing defense of the Los Angeles Chargers (184.2 yards allowed per game) in Week 8, at 4:05 PM ET on Sunday.
With his upcoming matchup versus the Chargers this week, should Carr be considered a lock for your fantasy football lineup? We dissect 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
- Thus far in 2024, Carr is 24th at his position and 54th in the NFL in fantasy points, with 71.8 (14.4 per game).
- In his past three games, Carr has picked up 28.7 fantasy points (9.6 per game). He is 60-of-89 for 546 yards, with three touchdowns and three interceptions and has rushed for eight yards on five carries.
- In Week 2 versus the Dallas Cowboys, Derek Carr put up a season-high 21.8 fantasy points, thanks to these numbers: 11-of-16 (68.8%), 243 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; 1 carry, 1 yard, 1 TD.
- In his worst game of the season, Carr finished with eight fantasy points — 14-of-25 (56%), 142 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT. That was in Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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