J.J. McCarthy or Matthew StaffordWho 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. Matthew Stafford is a Los Angeles Rams quarterback who averaged 17.6 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 Rams#16 QB

Matthew Stafford

PPG

17.6

Games

Pass Yds

1,794

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

J.J. McCarthy vs Matthew Stafford: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	J.J. McCarthy	Matthew Stafford
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.5	17.6
Games Played	10	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	125	106
Passing Yards	1,632	1,794
Passing TDs	11	11
Pass Yds/Game	163.2	299.0
Rushing Yards	181	21
Rushing TDs	4	0
Total TDs	15	11
TDs/Game	1.5	1.8
Age	23	38
Experience	1 yrs	17 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start J.J. McCarthy or Matthew Stafford in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for J.J. McCarthy and Matthew Stafford 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 Matthew Stafford averaged 17.6.

Should I draft J.J. McCarthy or Matthew Stafford in 2026 fantasy football?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2026, and Matthew Stafford averaged 17.6 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 Matthew Stafford average in 2026?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2026. Matthew Stafford averaged 17.6 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are J.J. McCarthy and Matthew Stafford's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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