Derek Carr Fantasy Projections: Week 8 vs. the Chargers

Published 8:51 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr will be up against the ninth-ranked pass defense of the Los Angeles Chargers (184.2 yards conceded per game) in Week 8, at 4:05 PM ET on Sunday.

Is Carr a worthwhile starting option in fantasy this week? Read on as we dig into his upcoming matchup against 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

  • Ranked 24th at his position and 54th overall in the league, Carr has 71.8 fantasy points (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.
  • 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 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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