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Updated October 25, 2026 from live stats

J.J. McCarthy or Tyler ShoughWho 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. Tyler Shough is a New Orleans Saints quarterback who averaged 18.7 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

QBNew Orleans Saints#13 QB

Tyler Shough

PPG

18.7

Games

Pass Yds

1,443

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

104

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

J.J. McCarthy vs Tyler Shough: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	J.J. McCarthy	Tyler Shough
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.5	18.7
Games Played	10	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	125	112
Passing Yards	1,632	1,443
Passing TDs	11	12
Pass Yds/Game	163.2	240.5
Rushing Yards	181	104
Rushing TDs	4	2
Total TDs	15	14
TDs/Game	1.5	2.3
Age	23	27
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start J.J. McCarthy or Tyler Shough in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for J.J. McCarthy and Tyler Shough 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 Tyler Shough averaged 18.7.

Should I draft J.J. McCarthy or Tyler Shough in 2026 fantasy football?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2026, and Tyler Shough averaged 18.7 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 Tyler Shough average in 2026?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2026. Tyler Shough averaged 18.7 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 6.2 points per game.

When are J.J. McCarthy and Tyler Shough's bye weeks in 2026?▾

J.J. McCarthy (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Tyler Shough (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.