J.J. McCarthy or Kirk CousinsWho 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. Kirk Cousins is a Las Vegas Raiders quarterback who averaged 18.5 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

QBLas Vegas Raiders#14 QB

Kirk Cousins

PPG

18.5

Games

Pass Yds

1,582

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 13

Detailed Stat Breakdown

J.J. McCarthy vs Kirk Cousins: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	J.J. McCarthy	Kirk Cousins
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.5	18.5
Games Played	10	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	125	111
Passing Yards	1,632	1,582
Passing TDs	11	14
Pass Yds/Game	163.2	263.7
Rushing Yards	181	-2
Rushing TDs	4	0
Total TDs	15	14
TDs/Game	1.5	2.3
Age	23	38
Experience	1 yrs	14 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start J.J. McCarthy or Kirk Cousins in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for J.J. McCarthy and Kirk Cousins 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 Kirk Cousins averaged 18.5.

Should I draft J.J. McCarthy or Kirk Cousins in 2026 fantasy football?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2026, and Kirk Cousins averaged 18.5 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 Kirk Cousins average in 2026?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2026. Kirk Cousins averaged 18.5 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 6.0 points per game.

When are J.J. McCarthy and Kirk Cousins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

J.J. McCarthy (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Kirk Cousins (LV) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.