J.J. McCarthy or Michael Penix Jr.Who 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. Michael Penix Jr. is a Atlanta Falcons quarterback who averaged 16.1 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

QBAtlanta Falcons#19 QB

Michael Penix Jr.

PPG

16.1

Games

Pass Yds

944

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

J.J. McCarthy vs Michael Penix Jr.: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	J.J. McCarthy	Michael Penix Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.5	16.1
Games Played	10	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	125	64
Passing Yards	1,632	944
Passing TDs	11	6
Pass Yds/Game	163.2	236.0
Rushing Yards	181	5
Rushing TDs	4	0
Total TDs	15	6
TDs/Game	1.5	1.5
Age	23	26
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start J.J. McCarthy or Michael Penix Jr. in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for J.J. McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr. 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 Michael Penix Jr. averaged 16.1.

Should I draft J.J. McCarthy or Michael Penix Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2026, and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 16.1 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 Michael Penix Jr. average in 2026?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2026. Michael Penix Jr. averaged 16.1 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are J.J. McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

J.J. McCarthy (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.