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Updated October 25, 2026 from live stats

J.J. McCarthy or Justin HerbertWho 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. Justin Herbert is a Los Angeles Chargers quarterback who averaged 10.4 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

QBLos Angeles Chargers#29 QB

Justin Herbert

PPG

10.4

Games

Pass Yds

1,141

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

168

Bye

Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

J.J. McCarthy vs Justin Herbert: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	J.J. McCarthy	Justin Herbert
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.5	10.4
Games Played	10	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	125	62
Passing Yards	1,632	1,141
Passing TDs	11	5
Pass Yds/Game	163.2	190.2
Rushing Yards	181	168
Rushing TDs	4	0
Total TDs	15	5
TDs/Game	1.5	0.8
Age	23	28
Experience	1 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start J.J. McCarthy or Justin Herbert in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for J.J. McCarthy and Justin Herbert 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 Justin Herbert averaged 10.4.

Should I draft J.J. McCarthy or Justin Herbert in 2026 fantasy football?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2026, and Justin Herbert averaged 10.4 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 Justin Herbert average in 2026?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2026. Justin Herbert averaged 10.4 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are J.J. McCarthy and Justin Herbert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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