New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr will be up against the team with last season’s third-ranked pass defense, the Carolina Panthers (171.5 yards allowed per game), in Week 1 — beginning at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday.
Should Carr be a player that you lock into your fantasy football lineup this week for his game against the Panthers? Prior to making that decision, here’s a look at the stats and trends you need to know.
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Derek Carr Week 1 Game Info
Let’s go into a few of the upcoming game’s key info, including the projected fantasy points for Carr:
Derek Carr Fantasy Stats
Here’s a peek at how Carr scored fantasy points in 2023:
Derek Carr 2023 Fantasy Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Points | Pass Comp/Att | Pass Yards | Pass TDs | INTs | Rush TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @Titans | 14.6 | 23-for-33 | 305 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Week 2 | @Panthers | 6.7 | 21-for-36 | 228 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Week 3 | @Packers | 8.1 | 13-for-18 | 103 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 4 | @Buccaneers | 3.2 | 23-for-37 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 5 | @Patriots | 15.7 | 18-for-26 | 183 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 6 | @Texans | 16.3 | 32-for-50 | 353 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Week 7 | @Jaguars | 17.4 | 33-for-55 | 301 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Week 8 | @Colts | 18.3 | 19-for-27 | 310 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 9 | @Bears | 16.7 | 25-for-34 | 211 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 10 | @Vikings | 5.4 | 13-for-18 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 12 | @Falcons | 10.9 | 24-for-38 | 304 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Week 13 | @Lions | 8.9 | 17-for-22 | 226 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Week 14 | @Panthers | 10.8 | 18-for-26 | 119 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Week 15 | @Giants | 20.3 | 23-for-28 | 218 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 16 | @Rams | 25.0 | 27-for-40 | 319 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Week 17 | @Buccaneers | 15.6 | 24-for-32 | 197 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 18 | @Falcons | 27.2 | 22-for-28 | 264 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Derek Carr vs. Panthers
Here are several key stats on the ꩲPanthꦛers defense Carr will be matching up against:
