Daniel Jones vs J.J. McCarthy: The Full Breakdown
If you are choosing between Daniel Jones and J.J. McCarthy for your lineup, you are not alone. Daniel Jones finished the 2025 season at 17.4 PPG for the Indianapolis Colts (13 games), and J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 for the Minnesota Vikings (10 games).
That 4.9-point weekly advantage for Daniel Jones is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Daniel Jones threw for 3101 yards and 19 touchdowns, while J.J. McCarthy posted 1632 yards and 11 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
Daniel Jones has his bye in Week 13, and J.J. McCarthy rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.
