In Week 18 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), quarterback Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints will meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have the 29th-ranked pass defense in the NFL (244.9 yards conceded per game).

With his upcoming game versus the Buccaneers this week, should Carr be someone you lock into 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

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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.
• 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 in his past three games. He has picked up 45.3 fantasy points (15.1 per game) in that span.
• In his past five games, Carr has picked up 79.2 fantasy points (15.8 per game). He is 99-of-151 for 1,156 yards, with seven touchdowns and one interception and has rushed for 49 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 Week 2 versus the Dallas Cowboys, his best game of the season.
• 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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