New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr torched the Dallas defense in Week 2's 44-19 blowout win. Carr has been on fire to start the season, quarterbacking the team's hottest offense to an average of 45.5 points per game. Carr only had to throw 16 passes in the win, completing 11 for 243 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. He also rushed once for one yard. The veteran quarterback is now firmly in the streaming conversation as New Orleans gears up for next Sunday's game against Philadelphia.
Sep 15, 2024 10:24 PM EST
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (illness) was ill on Sunday morning but will play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, according to a note on NFL.com's official injury report tracker. Carr was added to the injury report Sunday but did not have any designation, which is a good sign that he won't have any limitations in Week 2. The quarterback faces a tough matchup in the form of the Dallas Cowboys, but he's coming off a big performance against the Panthers and figures to maintain some QB2 appeal this weekend. He's a fine option in deeper two-quarterback leagues.
Sep 15, 2024 11:54 AM EST
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr was unconscious in Week 1, completing 19-of-23 passes for three touchdowns. However, the veteran faces a much tougher opponent this week in a Dallas defense that shut down Cleveland in Week 1. The tough matchup makes it hard to consider Carr as a starting option even in two-quarterback formats. He should not be started in any one quarterback format this week. Carr and the Saints take on Dallas in the early slate on Sunday.
Sep 13, 2024 1:08 PM EST
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr picked up where he left off at the end of last season in Week 1's 47-10 win over Carolina. Carr completed 19-of-23 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns, leading the team to an early 17-0 first-quarter lead. Carr's first touchdown on the day came on a 59-yard connection with receiver Rashid Shaheed, followed by a dart to Foster Moreau and a second-quarter touchdown throw to Juwan Johnson. His debut in new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak' system could not have gone much better. Carr will look to continue his hot start next Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, who also looked dominant in Week 1.
Sep 9, 2024 8:37 AM EST
New Orleans Saints' quarterback Derek Carr finished as the QB16 overall last season after some impressive games down the stretch. To kick off 2024, he will face a Carolina defense that has many holes. The matchup still isn't beautiful, as both of these teams like to win through their defense and we could be faced with a lower-scoring game. Carr grades as a low-end QB2 in Week 1, as he has a safe floor but does not offer much of a ceiling. There are likely better options available in leagues where you can start multiple quarterbacks.
Sep 6, 2024 11:27 AM EST
New Orleans Saints' quarterback Derek Carr started the Week 2 preseason game and ended up playing a little over a quarter. Carr orchestrated a touchdown drive early in the second quarter that was capped off with a Taysom Hill rushing touchdown. The veteran completed seven of nine passing attempts for 47 yards on the day. New Orleans' preseason finale will be next Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, and it remains unclear as to whether the starters will suit up for a third straight week or not.
Aug 19, 2024 10:40 AM EST
The New Orleans Saints' goal for offensive Klint Kubiak this year is to play faster and simplify things. A big concern, at least on paper, is an inexperienced offensive line. Offensive tackles Trevor Penning and Taliese Fuaga and left guard Nick Saldiveri have a combined six NFL starts. Quarterback Derek Carr will be asked to make fewer adjustments at the line of scrimmage in order to let him read the defense out and deliver the football accurately. "It's going to be a positive for him," head coach Dennis Allen said. "I'm hoping the ball gets out quicker. Our ability to run the football and play-action off of that is going to help us in terms of offensive line, from a protection standpoint." The 33-year-old played through injuries in 2023 in his first year in New Orleans and didn't show the type of upside he had with the Raiders. A bounce-back could be coming in this new offense, but fantasy managers should treat him as a low-upside, low-end QB2 until further notice.
Aug 13, 2024 1:33 PM EST
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr started on Saturday in the 16-14 preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals. Carr didn't have a great showing, completing 2-of-6 passes for 12 yards prior to being pulled for second-year quarterback Jake Haener. The 33-year-old is locked in as New Orleans' Week 1 starter and it is unclear if he will see any more preseason action prior to the season opener against Carolina.
Aug 11, 2024 9:33 AM EST
The New Orleans Saints restructured quarterback Derek Carr's contract on Friday for salary cap purposes, a move that was expected to give the team around $23 million in cap relief for the 2024 season, according to sources. Carr is due $30 million in base salary this year, so converting a portion of that into a signing bonus provides immediate savings. The 32-year-old veteran signal-caller is under contract with the Saints through 2026. In his first year in the Big Easy, he threw for 3,878 yards, 25 touchdowns and eight interceptions while amazingly not missing a single game despite suffering multiple concussions, cracked ribs and a shoulder sprain. Carr is as tough as they come and can give fantasy managers low-end QB1 lines on occasion, but he's best drafted as a fantasy backup.
Feb 23, 2024 2:00 PM EST
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr played his best game of the season in Week 18's blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons. Carr completed 22-of-28 passes for 264 yards for four touchdowns in the dominant 48-17 victory. The veteran quarterback finished his first campaign in New Orleans with 3,614 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. With Tampa Bay winning today, the Saints now await the result of the Green Bay and Seattle games as they hang onto a thread of hope to continue their season.
Jan 7, 2024 5:09 PM EST
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is riding a four-game streak in which he has thrown for multiple touchdown passes. In a pivotal Week 18 matchup with divisional rival Atlanta, Carr will look to remain hot. The Falcons have allowed the 13th-most (17.5) fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this season, giving Carr a softer secondary to work against. Averaging 244.7 passing yards per game over his last three starts, Carr will look to remain strong in what could be his final start of the season if New Orleans does not get the help it needs to reach the playoffs.
Jan 5, 2024 4:02 PM EST
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has recently put together his best stretch of play this year, and it's no coincidence that it has come while being able to avoid injuries that have plagued him for much of the season. Heading into Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons, the Saints have won three of their last four games and Carr has gone 92-for-126 (73 percent) for 853 yards, 10 touchdowns and two interceptions. He's been sacked five times and hasn't fumbled. "He's probably as healthy as he's been in a while, and so, you feel his accuracy in his passing, you feel more comfortable in the pocket," head coach Dennis Allen said Monday. Avoiding turnovers it the most important thing for the veteran signal-caller. With several high-end QB options potentially being rested in the regular season finale this weekend, Carr is setting up as a high-end QB2/low-end QB1 option for fantasy managers against Atlanta.
Jan 2, 2024 12:51 PM EST
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr kept the season alive in a big 23-13 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17. Carr completed 24-of-32 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns in the road win, paying off for fantasy managers who started him in superflex leagues. New Orleans' playoff hopes are still alive, but they need more than just a win over Atlanta next week as Tampa Bay still owns the tiebreaker for the NFC South. Carr will look to continue his hot streak in Week 18 against the Falcons.
Jan 1, 2024 10:57 AM EST
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has churned out his best two fantasy performances of the season over the last two weeks, finishing as the QB7 and QB3 respectively. This week in a must-win game against Tampa Bay, Carr should continue his hot streak. The Buccaneers surrender the sixth-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, creating a favorable matchup for the Saints' signal caller. Carr can be trusted in lineups during fantasy championship week and is a home-run QB2 option.
Dec 29, 2023 12:08 PM EST
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr completed 27-of-40 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns along with an interception on Thursday night. The game was a blowout with a 30-7 fourth-quarter score before the Saints came cruising back to only lose by eight points. Carr threw two of his three touchdowns in the last seven minutes of the game, salvaging his fantasy day. Carr will be back in action in a must-win game next Sunday against Tampa Bay.
Dec 22, 2023 8:53 AM EST
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is coming off of his best fantasy performance of the season after logging a season-high three passing touchdowns against the New York Giants. On a short week, Carr draws the Los Angeles Rams and returns top target Chris Olave (ankle). Carr has had a down season from a fantasy perspective, but the matchup on paper is not a bad one as the Rams have allowed the ninth-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. Carr can be considered as a QB2 option in deep superflex leagues.
Dec 20, 2023 3:56 PM EST
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr bounced back from a rough stretch in a game-managing role in Week 15's 24-6 win over the New York Giants. On a day that he was missing top target Chris Olave (ankle), Carr completed 23-of-28 passes for 218 yards and three touchdowns. The Saints controlled the game for the entire second half, as Carr led two long touchdown drives to continually grow the lead. The outing was Carr's best fantasy performance of the season as it was the first time he surpassed two passing touchdowns in the same game. Carr and the Saints will be on a short week, returning to action against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.
Dec 17, 2023 7:03 PM EST
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is off the injury report for the first time in a few weeks, but the report remains full of his weapons. Carr has not scored over 15 fantasy points since Week 9 and has not scored over 20 fantasy points once this entire season. The New York Giants have quietly surrendered the twelfth-least amount of fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks, making this a sneaky bad matchup for Carr. Add in the fact that Chris Olave (ankle) is trending in the wrong direction to play this week, and Carr is easily avoidable. Look elsewhere for Week 1 of the fantasy playoffs.
Dec 15, 2023 10:11 AM EST
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (ribs, shoulder), who has been beat up with injuries as much as any player in the league this year, is not listed on the initial Week 15 injury report on Wednesday after practicing in full. The 32-year-old is as tough as they come, somehow not missing a game all year despite two concussions, ribs and shoulder injuries. Carr admitted earlier this week that he's played through several rib fractures in 2023. Despite all the health concerns this season, Carr has five 300-yard games, although he has only 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions to show for it in 13 games played. In a strong matchup in Week 15 against the New York Giants, Carr will remain an uninspiring low-end QB2 for fantasy managers with his supporting cast pretty banged up.
Dec 13, 2023 4:30 PM EST
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr told reporters after the Week 14 win over the Carolina Panthers that he has suffered three rib fractures this year. Carr has been one of the most beat up players in 2023, but he somehow has managed to play in every game. He entered Sunday's game after clearing the concussion protocol for the second time this year while also dealing with ribs and shoulder injuries. He's a tough dude, no doubt. Predictably, Carr's play has been up and down in his first year in New Orleans and he has been knocked out of multiple contests early. For fantasy purposes, he's extremely risky as a low-end QB2 and will probably continue to be, although he does have a juicy matchup at home in Week 15 against the New York Giants.
Dec 11, 2023 12:06 PM EST
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