Derek Carr Fantasy Week 17: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Raiders

Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints will face the Las Vegas Raiders and their 10th-ranked passing defense (210.1 yards conceded per game) in Week 17, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

Daily fantasy players, is Carr worth considering for his next game versus the Raiders? See below, because we can help you make the correct call.

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Carr vs. Raiders Game Info

• Matchup: New Orleans Saints vs. Las Vegas Raiders
• Game Day: December 29, 2024
• Game Time: 1:00 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 16.2
• Projected Passing Yards: 219.24
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.82
• Projected Rushing Yards: 9.88
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.11

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Carr Fantasy Performance

• Carr is currently the 25th-ranked fantasy player at his position (56th overall), tallying 151.0 total fantasy points (15.1 per game).
• Through his last three games, Carr has completed 65-of-95 throws for 651 yards, with four passing touchdowns and one interception, resulting in 45.3 total fantasy points (15.1 per game). With his legs, he's added 32 rushing yards on five attempts.
• Carr has compiled 79.2 fantasy points (15.8 per game) in his last five games, completing 99-of-151 throws for 1,156 yards, with seven touchdowns and one interception. He's added 49 rushing yards on nine carries.
• The peak of Carr's fantasy season so far was Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, when he completed 68.8% of his throws for 243 yards and two touchdowns with one interception on his way to 21.8 fantasy points.
• From a fantasy standpoint, Derek Carr stumbled to his worst performance of the season in Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles, throwing for 142 yards and one touchdown with one interception (8.0 fantasy points).

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Raiders Defensive Performance

• Las Vegas has allowed two players to register over 300 yards passing in a game this year.
• The Raiders have allowed at least one passing TD to 13 opposing QBs this season.
• Las Vegas has given up at least two TD passes to seven opposing QBs this season.
• The Raiders have allowed four players to pass for at least three touchdowns in a game this season.
• Las Vegas has given up more than 100 yards receiving to four players this season.
• A total of 22 players have caught a touchdown pass versus the Raiders this season.
• Las Vegas has allowed four players to catch two or more touchdown passes in a game this year.
• Five players have racked up more than 100 yards rushing in a game against the Raiders this season.
• Las Vegas has given up at least one rushing TD to 11 players this year.
• A total of Two players have rushed for more than one touchdown against the Raiders this year.

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