J.J. McCarthy stats and fantasy outlook
J.J. McCarthy is a quarterback for the New York Giants. He is not on the injury report as of October 29, 2026. The New York Giants are on bye in Week 8. Our model projects 7.9 PPR points in a game he plays.
- Team: New York Giants
- Position: quarterback
- Depth chart: first on the New York Giants depth chart at QB
- Status for Week 8: on bye
- Roundup Score: 12 (821st overall)
- Age: 23
- Experience: 2 seasons
J.J. McCarthy stats
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | Pass TD | Int | Rush | Rush yds | Rush TD | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 31 | 49 | 495 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 26.7 |
| 2025 | 10 | 140 | 243 | 1632 | 11 | 12 | 37 | 181 | 4 | 125.4 |
Season totals, full-PPR fantasy points.
Last 3 games
| Week | Opponent | Passing | Pass TD | Int | Carries | Rush yds | TD | Snaps | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 | HOU | 20/28, 252 yds | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 92% | 10.2 |
| Week 6 | NO | 11/21, 243 yds | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 40% | 16.3 |
| Week 5 | WAS | 0/0, 0 yds | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6% | 0.2 |
J.J. McCarthy usage and role
Depth chart: first on the New York Giants depth chart at QB (as of October 29).
| This season | Last 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snap share | 46% | 46% |
| Carries a game | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Pass attempts a game | 16.3 | 16.3 |
J.J. McCarthy Roundup Score and projection
Roundup Score 12 of 99, 821st overall and 44th among QBs. The score is how good he is for fantasy over the rest of the season, from his projected game, role and chance to play; it is rebuilt nightly. In a game he plays, our model projects 7.9 PPR points.
| Passing yards | 113.8 |
|---|---|
| Passing touchdowns | 0.6 |
| Interceptions | 0.4 |
| Carries | 1.5 |
| Rushing yards | 6.9 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 0.1 |
New York Giants schedule
| Week | Game | Kickoff (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | Bye | |
| Week 9 | at Philadelphia Eagles | Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 PM |
| Week 10 | vs Washington Commanders | Thursday, November 12 at 8:15 PM |
| Week 11 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | Sunday, November 22 at 1:00 PM |
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Quick answers
Is J.J. McCarthy playing in Week 8?
No. The New York Giants are on bye in Week 8.
How many fantasy points is J.J. McCarthy projected for?
Our model projects 7.9 PPR points in a game he plays, and puts his chance to play the next one at 0%.
What is J.J. McCarthy's Roundup Score?
12 of 99, 821st overall and 44th among QBs.
Is J.J. McCarthy a starter?
Yes. He is first on the New York Giants depth chart at QB.
What is J.J. McCarthy averaging this season?
8.9 PPR points a game across 3 games, with 165.0 passing yards.
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