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Updated October 25, 2026 from live stats

Drake Maye or J.J. McCarthyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake Maye is a New England Patriots quarterback who averaged 19.8 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026. J.J. McCarthy is a Minnesota Vikings quarterback who averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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QBNew England Patriots#9 QB

Drake Maye

PPG

19.8

Games

Pass Yds

1,784

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

211

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

QBMinnesota Vikings

J.J. McCarthy

PPG

12.5

Games

Pass Yds

1,632

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

181

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake Maye vs J.J. McCarthy: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake Maye	J.J. McCarthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	19.8	12.5
Games Played	7	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	139	125
Passing Yards	1,784	1,632
Passing TDs	13	11
Pass Yds/Game	254.9	163.2
Rushing Yards	211	181
Rushing TDs	2	4
Total TDs	15	15
TDs/Game	2.1	1.5
Age	24	23
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake Maye or J.J. McCarthy in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Drake Maye averaged 19.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5.

Should I draft Drake Maye or J.J. McCarthy in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Drake Maye averaged 19.8 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026, and J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 across 10. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy average in 2026?▾

Drake Maye averaged 19.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2026. J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 7.3 points per game.

When are Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake Maye (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and J.J. McCarthy (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.