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Updated October 25, 2026 from live stats

J.J. McCarthy or Josh AllenWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

J.J. McCarthy is a Minnesota Vikings quarterback who averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2026. Josh Allen is a Buffalo Bills quarterback who averaged 26.8 fantasy points per game across 6 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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QBMinnesota Vikings

J.J. McCarthy

PPG

12.5

Games

Pass Yds

1,632

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

181

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

QBBuffalo Bills#1 QB

Josh Allen

PPG

26.8

Games

Pass Yds

1,504

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

240

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

J.J. McCarthy vs Josh Allen: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	J.J. McCarthy	Josh Allen
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.5	26.8
Games Played	10	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	125	161
Passing Yards	1,632	1,504
Passing TDs	11	9
Pass Yds/Game	163.2	250.7
Rushing Yards	181	240
Rushing TDs	4	8
Total TDs	15	17
TDs/Game	1.5	2.8
Age	23	30
Experience	1 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start J.J. McCarthy or Josh Allen in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for J.J. McCarthy and Josh Allen is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Josh Allen averaged 26.8.

Should I draft J.J. McCarthy or Josh Allen in 2026 fantasy football?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2026, and Josh Allen averaged 26.8 across 6. 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 J.J. McCarthy and Josh Allen average in 2026?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2026. Josh Allen averaged 26.8 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 14.3 points per game.

When are J.J. McCarthy and Josh Allen's bye weeks in 2026?▾

J.J. McCarthy (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Josh Allen (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.