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        J.J. McCarthy Fantasy Overview

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        J.J. McCarthy

        NYG QB

        J.J. McCarthy To Start Week 7

        J.J. McCarthy To Start Week 7

        The Giants are planning to start QB J.J. McCarthy against the Texans this weekend, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports. McCarthy replaced QB Jameis Winston with about 11 minutes left in the fourth quarter last week and proceeded to throw for 243 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT. That included some high-level downfield throws to WRs Malik Nabers and Charlie Jones and TE Isaiah Likely. McCarthy, of course, was mostly bad in 10 starts for the Vikings last year. He somehow brings even more volatility than Winston to the Giants' passing game. New York notably has the lowest implied total of the week at just 16.75 points.

        QB J.J. McCarthy replaced Jameis Winston late in Week 6 and nearly led a comeback for the Giants. He went 11 for 21 for 243 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT, and added 26 rushing yards. That was good for 17.8 fantasy points and a QB13 finish on just 31 snaps. Winston was the QB23 after throwing 2 INTs on 26 attempts.

        After struggling since taking over for the injured QB Jaxson Dart, Winston turned in his best performance of the season. He completed 18 of his 29 pass attempts for 250 yards and 3 TDs along with 2 INTs in a 36-24 win over the Cardinals. It’s Winston’s first 3 passing TD game since Week 13 of 2024.

        The Vikings are trading QB J.J. McCarthy to the Giants for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 draft, according to multiple reports.

        The Vikings are releasing QB Max Brosmer, who started two games for them last season, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. That leaves Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz, and JJ McCarthy in the Vikings' QB room.

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        J.J. McCarthy Player Profile

        New York Giants QB #18 Bye 8
        6’3” 219 lbs. Age 23.8 Michigan

        2026 Regular Season Stats

        Pass Yds
        497
        Rush Yds
        29
        TD
        1
        INT
        1
        QBR
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