Derek Carr Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Derek Carr
QB
, New Orleans Saints

Age: 33
Weight: 215 lbs
Height: 6' 3"
College: Fresno State

ADP: 171
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	PaYds	PaTD	Int	RuYds
124.4	1742	13	4	47

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by Joe Holka

· Sep 16, 2016 · 11:14 AM EDT

OAK QB Derek Carr - Week 2, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Atlanta
Derek Carr was 24-38 for 319 yards with 1 TD, no interceptions, in a 35-34 victory over the Saints in Week 1, adding 16 rushing yards on 2 carries. Carr comes into a Week 2 matchup against the Falcons after a solid Week 1 win after boasting a 91.1% Passer Rating and 61.1% Completion Percentage in the preseason.Carr averaged 249.2 passing yards per game last season and the Raiders team total is hovering around 26.75 this week. For a Raiders team that is projected to be much better this year, Carr will be asked to do less through the air to stay in games. But this week, he is a low-end QB1 against the Falcons, who rank near the top of the league in QB aFPA.

by Joe Holka

· Sep 09, 2016 · 9:10 AM EDT

OAK QB Derek Carr - Week 1, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at New Orleans
Derek Carr comes into a Week 1 matchup against the Saints with a 91.1 percent passer rating and 61.1 percent completion percentage in the preseason. Carr averaged 249.2 passing yards per game last season and the Raiders team total is hovering around 25 this week. For a Raiders team that is projected to be much better this year, Carr will be asked to do less through the air to stay in games but this week is a mid-to-high end QB1 against the Saints, who rank near the bottom of the league in QB aFPA.

by Joe Holka

· Aug 08, 2016 · 11:04 PM EDT

OAK QB Derek Carr - 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
The Raiders should be a very improved team overall in 2016 and they also have one of the best schedules as far as pass defense for Derek Carr to take advantage of. His primary weapon, Amari Cooper, was injured late in the year when the offense sputtered. There is no shortage of weapons for the Carr as in 2015 he threw 717 more yards and 11 more touchdowns than his rookie season. His completion percentage also went up from 58.1 percent to 61.1 percent.

Fantasy Downside
Derek Carr started strong in 2015 but from Week 10 on threw just 13 touchdowns paired with 9 interceptions. He has shown flashes of big time ability but has struggled to remain consistent. Head coach Jack Del Rio is very defensive minded and seems content to lean more heavily on the power run game than through the air. Carr’s total attempts could go down this year as a result.

2016 Bottom Line
The Raiders have built there team to play a more conservative and physical running style of football. There offensive line should be one of, if not the, best in the league in regards to run blocking. Offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave will emphasize running the ball heavily which doesn’t favor Car and the passing game. Carr’s lack of inefficiency is notable given that his volume will most likely decrease and this does not spell good things for his fantasy value. Carr is not a viable fantasy option in regards to what players are around his ADP.

by Andy Rioux

· Jan 01, 2016 · 12:20 PM EST

OAK QB Derek Carr - Week 17, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at Kansas City

Unable to get much going on Christmas Eve against San Diego, Derek Carr heated up when it counted, putting up numbers in the fourth quarter and overtime as Oakland won their seventh game of the season 23-20. Nonetheless, the fact that Carr threw for 204 yards and one touchdown was a big disappointment for anyone who started him during a fantasy Super Bowl.

Carr had 283 yards and two touchdowns earlier this year when the Raiders squared off with the Chiefs, but also threw three interceptions. After struggling earlier in the season, the Kansas City pass defense has become quite good and will limit Derek’s upside. With most quarterbacks slated to see normal playing time on Sunday, Carr would only be a good option in a 2QB league finale.

by Andy Rioux

· Dec 24, 2015 · 1:32 PM EST

OAK QB Derek Carr - Week 16, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs San Diego

An uneven performance by Derek Carr played a big role in Oakland’s Week 15 loss to Green Bay. Carr’s two first quarter interceptions gave the Packers an early lead. Fortunately, Derek did not throw in the towel after his rough start and threw for 276 yards and two touchdowns as the Raiders kept things competitive. Carr also ran for 42 yards, giving his fantasy owners an unexpected bonus as he will never be confused with Cam Newton and Russell Wilson in the mobility department.

Back in Week 7, Carr burned San Diego for 289 yards and three touchdowns. And in a home start against the Chargers last year, Carr threw for 282 yards and four scores. Keep that in mind when evaluating potential streamers this week. Derek should be no worse than a low-end QB1.

by Andy Rioux

· Dec 18, 2015 · 10:43 AM EST

OAK QB Derek Carr - Week 15, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. Green Bay

While pass rusher Khalil Mack was the MVP of Oakland’s 15-12 triumph over Denver last Sunday, it must be noted that Derek Carr held firm against a strong Broncos defense and earned one of the most important victories of his young career. On a day where the Broncos shut down Latavius Murray on the ground and completely eliminated top receivers Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper, Carr threw touchdown passes to lower lights Seth Roberts and Mychal Rivera.

Green Bay has a credible pass defense. The Packers yield 233.8 passing yards per game and have allowed 16 touchdown passes. Nevertheless, they do not arouse the same kind of fear as the Broncos. Carr has thrown seven touchdown passes in his last three games and a productive day will definitely take place if Crabtree and Cooper get back on track. Carr is just outside QB1 territory in our rankings, but if he is your best option, rest assured he will not greatly hamper your team’s chances of a taking home a playoff victory.

by Andy Rioux

· Dec 11, 2015 · 9:34 AM EST

OAK QB Derek Carr - Week 14, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 at Denver

As promising as Derek Carr has looked at times during his second NFL season, it is also important to remember that he is still a young quarterback. And he struggles at times like many youthful players at his position. Last Sunday, Carr threw for 283 yards and two touchdowns, but also tossed three interceptions as Oakland suffered a devastating loss to Kansas City.

Carr is almost sure to struggle again this week against Denver’s top-rated pass defense. The Broncos allow the fewest yards per game in the NFL and are tied with Seattle for allowing the fewest passing touchdowns. In an earlier meeting with the Broncos, Carr was held to 249 yards and one score. It would be hard to bench Carr in 2QB leagues where choices can be limited, but you should start someone else in other formats.