J.J. McCarthy or Kyler MurrayWho 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. Kyler Murray is a Minnesota Vikings quarterback who averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game across 4 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

QBMinnesota Vikings#31 QB

Kyler Murray

PPG

9.9

Games

Pass Yds

662

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

J.J. McCarthy vs Kyler Murray: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	J.J. McCarthy	Kyler Murray
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.5	9.9
Games Played	10	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	125	40
Passing Yards	1,632	662
Passing TDs	11	2
Pass Yds/Game	163.2	165.5
Rushing Yards	181	93
Rushing TDs	4	0
Total TDs	15	2
TDs/Game	1.5	0.5
Age	23	29
Experience	1 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start J.J. McCarthy or Kyler Murray in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray 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 Kyler Murray averaged 9.9.

Should I draft J.J. McCarthy or Kyler Murray in 2026 fantasy football?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2026, and Kyler Murray averaged 9.9 across 4. 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 Kyler Murray average in 2026?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2026. Kyler Murray averaged 9.9 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

Do J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray share a bye week?▾

Yes, both J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.