Derek Carr Fantasy Week 9: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Bears

In Week 9 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), QB Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints will face the Chicago Bears, who have the 30th-ranked pass defense in the NFL (262.3 yards conceded per game).

With Carr's next game against the Bears, should you consider him for your DFS roster? See below for more stats and information.

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Carr vs. Bears Game Info

• Matchup: New Orleans Saints vs. Chicago Bears
• Game Day: November 5, 2023
• Game Time: 1:00 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 13.94
• Projected Passing Yards: 224.49
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.46
• Projected Rushing Yards: 4.41
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.05

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Carr Fantasy Performance

• Carr has produced 100.3 fantasy points in 2023 (12.5 per game), which ranks him 21st at the QB position. Overall, he's the No. 29 player in fantasy football.
• During his last three games, Carr has compiled 964 passing yards (84-of-132) for four passing TDs with two picks, leading to 52.0 fantasy points (17.3 per game) during that period. On the ground, he's contributed 15 yards rushing on five carries.
• Carr has connected on 125-of-195 passes for 1,274 yards, with six touchdowns and two interceptions, in his last five games, resulting in 70.9 total fantasy points (14.2 per game). With his legs, he's added 20 rushing yards on nine attempts.
• The peak of Carr's fantasy campaign was last week's performance versus the Indianapolis Colts, a game when he went off for -1 rushing yards on one carry (for 18.3 total fantasy points).
• From a fantasy perspective, Derek Carr's matchup versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4 was his worst of the campaign, as he put up 3.2 fantasy points. He passed for 127 yards and zero touchdowns, and threw zero picks on the day.

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Bears Defensive Performance

• Chicago has allowed two players to record over 300 yards passing in a game this year.
• The Bears have given up at least one passing TD to eight opposing QBs this season.
• Chicago has allowed five players to pass for two or more touchdowns in a game this season.
• Four players have thrown for at least three TDs in a game against the Bears this season.
• Chicago has allowed over 100 yards receiving to one player this year.
• The Bears have given up a touchdown reception by 15 players this year.
• Chicago has given up at least two receiving touchdowns to two players this year.
• The Bears' defense has not allowed a player to put up more than 100 yards on the ground in a game this season.
• A total of four players have rushed for at least one touchdown against Chicago this year.
• The Bears have not allowed an opposing player to score two or more rushing TDs versus them this year.

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