J.J. McCarthy is the Minnesota Vikings number 9 quarterback, a second-year pro, and finished the 2026 regular season as a streaming-viable fantasy option at his position. He averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 appearances, though he currently sits outside our ranked 2026 draft board at quarterback. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.
On the production side, J.J. McCarthy finished 2026 with 1,632 passing yards and 11 touchdowns. He chipped in 181 rushing yards, a small but meaningful floor boost in weeks where the passing matchup looks ugly.
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