Derek Carr
QB - New Orleans Saints
2024 Outlook
Derek Carr has restructured his contract with the New Orleans Saints as they look for ways to get under the salary cap. The move is expected to save the team $23 million.
Fantasy Impact
The Saints are among the top teams in terms of being over the salary cap. Thankfully, Carr taking a large chunk of his money as a signing bonus gives them more room to work. As for his fantasy value, Carr is all but locked in as their starter for the next several years, since releasing him would be a massive dead cap hit and it’s unlikely he will be traded with the size of contract he has. He’ll likely be a QB2 like he has been for his entire career, steady enough to start in 2QB and stream in 1QB formats, but not worth rostering in single QB formats unless it is a deep league.
Derek Carr completed 22-of-28 passes for 264 yards and four touchdowns in the Saints’ 48-17 win over the Falcons.
Fantasy Impact
Carr found Rashid Shaheed, Chris Olave, and A.T. Perry for his four touchdown passes. Carr will close out his first regular season with the Saints with 3,878 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 17 games.
Derek Carr completed 24-of-32 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns in the Saints’ 23-13 win over Tampa Bay.
Fantasy Impact
Carr found Juwan Johnson and Taysom Hill on his two passing touchdowns. His 197 passing yards are his lowest total since Week 14. Carr will look to continue his winning ways against the Falcons in Week 18.
Derek Carr completed 27-of-40 passes for 319 yards, three touchdowns, and a pick in the Saints' 30-22 loss to the Rams on Thursday night.
Fantasy Impact
Carr has put together a string of good games over the last several weeks. He's now thrown at least two touchdowns in each of the past two games and has been accurate in that stretch. It's definitely a boost for fantasy managers but it's hard to imagine starting him unless you are in a superflex or 2QB league given his tendency of inconsistent play.
Derek Carr completed 23 of his 28 passes for 218 yards and three touchdowns in a 24-6 win over the Giants in Week 15.
Fantasy Impact
Carr was extremely efficient in the win, completing 82.1% of his passes. His touchdowns went to Juwan Johnson, Jimmy Graham, and Keith Kirkwood. Carr now has 16 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 14 games this year. He will be a QB2 in Week 16 against the Rams.