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J.J. McCarthy Fantasy Stats

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Quarterback #9

Healthy
Height / Weight 6'3"  /  219 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Jan 20, 2003 (22)
Experience 2 seasons
Drafted 2024 NFL Draft, 1st Round, Pick #10 (Vikings)
College Michigan

2025 Rankings (PPR)

Preseason QB17
Final QB32
Week18 QB21

Season Stats

PASSING RUSHING
SEASON TEAM GP FPTS/G FPTS CMP ATT CMP% YDS AVG TD INT LONG SCK RTG ATT YDS AVG TD
2025MIN1012.5125.414024357.616326.71112622772.6371814.94
Career 10 12.5 125.4 140 243 57.6 1632 6.7 11 12 62 27 72.6 37 181 4.9 4

Game Log

PASSING RUSHING
DATE TEAM OPP FPTS CMP ATT CMP% YDS AVG TD INT LONG SCK RTG ATT YDS AVG TD
Week 1Sep 8, 2025MINCHI22.2132065.01437.22128398.522512.51
Week 2Sep 14, 2025MINATL2.8112152.41587.50250637.55255.00
Week 9Nov 2, 2025MINDET18.9142556.01435.72131582.69121.31
Week 10Nov 9, 2025MINBAL14.7204247.62485.91262154.55489.60
Week 11Nov 16, 2025MINCHI6.0163250.01504.71227047.7000
Week 12Nov 23, 2025MINGB0.5121963.2874.60219534.22105.00
Week 14Dec 7, 2025MINWAS20.4162369.61637.130214129.26193.20
Week 15Dec 14, 2025MINDAL23.5152462.525010.421580108.04153.81
Week 16Dec 21, 2025MINNYG8.391464.31087.70120358.022010.01
Week 18Jan 4, 2026MINGB8.0142360.91827.90026085.8273.50

J.J. McCarthy News

J.J. McCarthy  • QB  •  Vikings

J.J. McCarthy Questionable to Return in Week 18

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (right hand) exited during the third quarter of Sunday's Week 18 contest against the Green Bay Packers. He is officially listed as questionable to return. Given that Minnesota is eliminated from playoff contention and Green Bay is penciled into the No. 7 seed, it seems somewhat unlikely that the Vikings will put McCarthy back into the game if he's not fully healthy. For the time being, Max Brosmer has taken over at quarterback. At the time of his departure, McCarthy had completed 14 of his 23 pass attempts for 182 yards, zero touchdowns, and zero turnovers. He also had seven rushing yards. Injuries continue to be a common theme for the former first-round pick. McCarthy missed the entire 2024 season, and he played 100% of the snaps in fewer than half of the Vikings' games this year.
4 days ago   
J.J. McCarthy  • QB  •  Vikings

J.J. McCarthy May Not be Named Starter in 2026

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will return to the Vikings next season as expected, but he won't be guaranteed to be the starter, The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports. McCarthy had a disappointing sophomore season after missing his entire rookie season due to a torn meniscus. He was dropped into a highly favorable situation with an excellent play-calling head coach in Kevin O'Connell and an elite wide receiver duo in Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. However, the 2024 first-round pick was one of the least efficient quarterbacks in the league, ranking last out of 36 quarterbacks (minimum 275 plays) in EPA/play (-0.134), with the highest interception rate (5.5%) and the third-highest sack percentage (10.93%). It doesn't help McCarthy's case that he was also unavailable for seven games this season because of ankle, head, and hand injuries. Minnesota was hoping for proof this season that their first-round investment is the long-term answer, but they now plan to explore established QB options via trade or free agency to compete with McCarthy.
5 days ago   
J.J. McCarthy  • QB  •  Vikings

J.J. McCarthy Will Start in Week 18

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (hand) will start in Week 18's regular-season finale against the division-rival Green Bay Packers, according to Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press. McCarthy was a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday and will return to action after missing Week 17's matchup against the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day due to a hairline fracture in his right hand. The second-year quarterback has had an up-and-down season after missing his entire rookie year with a torn meniscus. In nine games this season, the Michigan product has completed 57.3% of his passes for 1,450 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions while adding 35 carries for 174 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. He'll look to finish out the season strong and profiles as a low-end QB2 option in superflex leagues in Week 18 in his return.
6 days ago   
J.J. McCarthy  • QB  •  Vikings

J.J. McCarthy Upgrades to Full Practice on Thursday

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (hand) upgraded to a full practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. McCarthy did not play in the Christmas Day win over the Detroit Lions in Week 17 due to a hairline fracture in his right hand. However, after putting in a full practice on Thursday, the second-year signal-caller is trending towards returning to play in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday. McCarthy's return would send Max Brosmer back to the bench. If McCarthy is active this weekend, he'll try to end his 2025 season on a strong note after plenty of ups and downs in what was essentially his rookie campaign. At best, McCarthy should be considered a low-end QB2 option in superflex fantasy leagues if he suits up against the Packers.
7 days ago   
J.J. McCarthy  • QB  •  Vikings

J.J. McCarthy Will Practice Wednesday, Could Return in Week 18

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (hand) had a "really positive" throwing session on Tuesday with the team's medical staff and will take part in practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. McCarthy will probably be limited on Wednesday, but he's making progress toward Sunday's Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Green Bay Packers, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN. The 22-year-old signal-caller suffered a hairline fracture in his right throwing hand in Week 16 against the New York Giants and did not play in the Christmas Day win over the Detroit Lions last week. Even though Minnesota has nothing left to play for in Week 18, it appears McCarthy is in play to return for the final game of the season if he looks good in practice this week. If he ultimately doesn't gain clearance, Max Brosmer would make a second straight start for the Vikes. UPDATE: McCarthy was officially limited on Wednesday and is considered day-to-day.
Dec 31   
J.J. McCarthy  • QB  •  Vikings

J.J. McCarthy Progressing, Status for Week 18 Unclear

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (hand) is progressing in his injury recovery, and the swelling has come down in his throwing hand, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. McCarthy has a hairline fracture in his right hand that kept him out of the team's Week 17 win over the Lions. Still, there remains a possibility that he could return for the final game of the season, a Week 18 divisional matchup with the Packers. McCarthy has had a rough showing in his first year as a starter, making Justin Jefferson one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy this season. That said, in any leagues with a Week 18 championship, the return of McCarthy is the only way fantasy managers should consider starting Jefferson one last time. In the two games started by undrafted rookie Max Brosmer, Minnesota has averaged 161.5 total offensive yards, with Jefferson finishing as the WR94 and WR48.
Dec 29   
J.J. McCarthy  • QB  •  Vikings

J.J. McCarthy Ruled Out for Week 17

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (hand) has been ruled out for the team's Week 17 Christmas Day matchup with the Lions. McCarthy underwent an MRI after being knocked out of the team's Week 16 win over the Giants, revealing a hairline fracture in his throwing hand. Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer, who came on in relief on Sunday, is expected to make his second career start on Thursday. His previous start came in a disastrous Week 13 loss to the Seahawks, in which he threw four interceptions and zero touchdowns. Fantasy managers who have survived a rough season from All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson and managed to reach their fantasy championship face another tough decision, with Jefferson best left on the bench despite coming off his first top-24 finish at the position since Week 11.
Dec 23   
J.J. McCarthy  • QB  •  Vikings

Can J.J. McCarthy Be a Streaming Option Against the Lions?

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) missed practice on Monday after having to leave last week's game at halftime with a hand injury. The Vikings have a favorable matchup this week and a chance to play spoiler against the Lions, but McCarthy will need to overcome his injury to be a viable option. He was excellent in his last two full games before the injury, producing three total touchdowns in wins over the Commanders and the Cowboys. McCarthy has the potential to be a streamer in two-QB or deep leagues if healthy, so keep a close eye on his practice participation if you're in the market for some help. If he's out, Max Brosmer would likely start, but he has not yet proven he can be a fantasy option.
Dec 23   
J.J. McCarthy  • QB  •  Vikings

J.J. McCarthy Listed as DNP on Monday Ahead of Week 17

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (right hand) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice report. The Vikings conducted a walk-through on Monday, so this designation is based on an estimation from the team. McCarthy exited during the middle of the Vikings' Week 16 contest and was unable to return. Video from the FOX broadcast showed McCarthy in serious pain, so between his pain level and Monday's injury report, it seems like there's a very real chance the former first-round pick misses Week 17 against the Detroit Lions. To make matters worse for McCartyhy, the Vikings and Lions have a short week, playing on Christmas Day (Thursday). He only has a few days to get healthy for Week 17. Otherwise, Max Brosmer would be in line to start against Detroit.
Dec 22   
J.J. McCarthy  • QB  •  Vikings

J.J. McCarthy Ruled Out for Remainder of Week 16 with Hand Injury

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (hand) has been ruled out for the remainder of his team's Week 16 matchup against the New York Giants with a hand injury. The 22-year-old took a big shot to his right hand and wrist area from Giants edge rusher Brian Burns right before halftime. It's been an injury-ravaged season for McCarthy, who has also missed time in 2025 with an ankle injury and a concussion. He will finish Week 16 with nine completions on 14 pass attempts for 108 yards, zero touchdowns, one interception, and one fumble. McCarthy also recorded two rush attempts for 20 yards and a touchdown. In his absence, Minnesota will turn to Max Brosmer at quarterback for the remainder of Week 16. Brosmer has made one start this season and struggled, throwing four interceptions in Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks.
Dec 21   
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