Wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. faces a matchup versus the 29th-ranked pass defense in the NFL (244.9 yards allowed per game) in Week 18, when his New Orleans Saints meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

When setting your fantasy football lineup this week, is Austin worth inserting into your starting lineup? For analysis on his matchup versus the Buccaneers, we’ve got you covered.

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Kevin Austin Jr. Fantasy Projections

• Matchup: New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Projected Fantasy Points: 2.5
• Game Day & Time: January 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: FOX

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Kevin Austin Jr. Fantasy Points by Week

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Kevin Austin Jr. Fantasy Stats

• In 2024, Austin has 14.7 fantasy points (2.1 per game) — 133rd at his position, 379th in the league.
• During his past three games, Austin has averaged 1.6 fantasy points (4.8 total). He has 48 receiving yards on three catches (nine targets) and zero touchdowns.
• Austin has picked up 84 yards receiving, on seven catches (17 targets), with zero touchdowns and 9.3 fantasy points (1.9 per game) in his past five games.
• In Week 13 against the Los Angeles Rams, Kevin Austin Jr. posted a season-high four fantasy points, thanks to this stat line: three receptions, 31 yards.
• Austin accumulated 0.5 fantasy points — one catch, five yards, on five targets — in Week 14 against the New York Giants, which was his worst game of the season.

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