Derek Carr Fantasy Week 13: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Lions

Quarterback Derek Carr faces a matchup against the 20th-ranked passing defense in the NFL (227.5 yards conceded per game) in Week 13, when his New Orleans Saints take on the Detroit Lions, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

With Carr's next game against the Lions, should you think about him for your daily fantasy roster? Scroll down for more stats and information.

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Carr vs. Lions Game Info

• Matchup: New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions
• Game Day: December 3, 2023
• Game Time: 1:00 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 14.43
• Projected Passing Yards: 244.72
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.32
• Projected Rushing Yards: 7.86
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.07

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Carr Fantasy Performance

• With 133.3 fantasy points in 2023 (12.1 per game), Carr is the 22nd-ranked player at the QB position and 35th among all players.
• In his last three games, Carr has amassed 33.0 fantasy points (11.0 per game), connecting on 62-of-90 throws for 625 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He's added 20 rushing yards on six carries.
• Carr has compiled 1,236 passing yards (114-of-172) with five TDs and two picks in his last five games, leading to 68.7 fantasy points (13.7 per game) during that stretch. On the ground, he's contributed 33 yards rushing on 10 carries.
• The highlight of Carr's season as a fantasy producer came against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8, as he posted 18.3 fantasy points by catching zero passes (on targets) for zero yards.
• From a fantasy standpoint, Derek Carr delivered his lowest fantasy-point total of the season (3.2 points) in Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, throwing for 127 yards and zero touchdowns with zero picks.

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Lions Defensive Performance

• Three players have registered over 300 yards passing in a game against Detroit this season.
• The Lions have given up at least one passing TD to eight opposing QBs this year.
• Detroit has allowed six players to throw for at least two touchdowns in a game this season.
• The Lions have given up at least three passing touchdowns to four opposing QBs this season.
• Detroit has given up over 100 yards receiving to two players this season.
• The Lions have given up a TD catch by 16 players this season.
• Detroit has allowed at least two receiving touchdowns to three players this season.
• The Lions have allowed one player to pick up over 100 yards rushing in a game this season.
• Detroit has allowed seven players to score at least one rushing TD against them this year.
• The Lions have allowed one player to score more than one rushing touchdown in a game this season.

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