Derek Carr Injury: Will He Play Week 9? (2024 Fantasy Football)

Another weekend of NFL football has arrived! Unfortunately, the injury watch for fantasy football managers is also here, and that’s certainly the case for Derek Carr. Players who appear on the injury report and haven’t practiced much during the week can often lead to trepidation for managers trying to make fantasy football lineup decisions and/or waiver claims. Don’t fret, though – FantasyPros is here to provide you with all of the latest news and updates on the players who are questionable heading into this week. So, is Derek Carr playing in Week 9? Here’s what we know about Derek Carr‘s injury and his status for Week 9. And use our Are They Playing tool to see the probability of any injured player playing this week, including Derek Carr.

Fantasy Football Outlook: Will Derek Carr Play Week 9?

Derek Carr (oblique) limited again Thursday
Derek Carr (oblique) was limited at practice again on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Carr looks like he is recovering well and has been able to take part in both of New Orleans’ practices in a limited fashion so far this week. We’ll know what his official Week 9 status is following Friday’s practice, and fantasy managers should keep close tabs on what his injury designation is heading into the weekend.

Leo Sells

Derek Carr (oblique) has ‘encouraging’ practice session Wednesday
Derek Carr (oblique) reportedly had an ‘encouraging’ practice session on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Carr has been out for several weeks now due to an oblique injury, but it looks like he is nearing a return. He was able to practice on Wednesday, and HC Dennis Allen told reporters that it was ‘encouraging’. The fantasy value of Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave will increase if he returns to the lineup for New Orleans this week.

Leo Sells

Derek Carr (oblique) to practice Wednesday, could return in Week 9
Saints coach Dennis Allen said Derek Carr will practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Allen added that he is “optimistic” that Carr could return in Week 9 against the Panthers. His status will be worth monitoring throughout the week.

Ari Koslow

Derek Carr (oblique) officially inactive for Week 8
Saints QB Derek Carr (oblique) is officially inactive for a Week 8 matchup with the Chargers.

Fantasy Impact

Carr was considered doubtful after not practicing this week. Rookie Spencer Rattler will draw the start once again for the Saints.

Jesse Garcia

Derek Carr (oblique) doubtful for Week 8
Derek Carr (oblique) is officially doubtful to play in Week 8 against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Fantasy Impact

Carr is unlikely to play on Sunday. This should come as no surprise, as he hasn’t been able to participate at practice all week for the Saints. Rookie Spencer Rattler is likely to get another start for New Orleans, which is bad news for the fantasy value of players like Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave, and Taysom Hill.

Leo Sells