Derek Carr Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Buccaneers
Published 12:43 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Quarterback Derek Carr is looking at a matchup against the 29th-ranked pass defense in the league (244.9 yards conceded per game) in Week 18, when his New Orleans Saints meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.
Is Carr’s game against the Buccaneers this week a good time to start him in fantasy? Below, we highlight his relevant fantasy statistics.
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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 ranks 63rd overall in the NFL and 26th at his position.
- In his past three games, Carr has accumulated 45.3 fantasy points (15.1 per game). He is 65-of-95 for 651 yards, with four touchdowns and one interception and has rushed for 32 yards on five carries.
- In his past five games, Carr is 99-of-151 for 1,156 yards, with seven touchdowns and one interception and has rushed for 49 yards on nine carries. He has picked up 79.2 fantasy points (15.8 per game).
- In Week 2 versus the Dallas Cowboys, Derek Carr posted 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 versus the Philadelphia Eagles.
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