Derek Carr Fantasy Projections: Week 5 vs. the Chiefs

Published 9:47 pm Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Quarterback Derek Carr has a matchup versus the 23rd-ranked passing defense in the NFL (227.8 yards allowed per game) in Week 5, when his New Orleans Saints play the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday at 8:15 PM ET.

Is Carr a worthwhile starting option in fantasy this week? Keep reading as we analyze his upcoming matchup against the Chiefs.

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Derek Carr Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: New Orleans Saints at Kansas City Chiefs
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 12.7
  • Game Day & Time: October 7, 2024 at 8:15 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
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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

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Derek Carr Fantasy Stats

  • With 59.2 fantasy points (14.8 per game) in 2024, Carr is ranked 26th overall in the NFL and 15th at his position.
  • In his past three games, Carr has accumulated 37.9 fantasy points (12.6 per game). He is 53-of-77 for 624 yards, with three touchdowns and three interceptions and has rushed for nine yards on six carries with one TD.
  • Derek Carr picked up 21.8 fantasy points — 11-of-16 (68.8%), 243 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; 1 carry, 1 yard, 1 TD — in Week 2 versus the Dallas Cowboys, his best game of the season.
  • Carr picked up 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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