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J.J. McCarthy

Pos: QB1 Team: MIN YoE: 2
Draft: RD 1, PICK 10
Injury Status: Q Return Date: 2026-02-09

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

RotoWire

Trends

"McCarthy is entering his de facto rookie campaign after a knee injury cost the 2024 10th overall pick his entire first season in the pros. McCarthy is expected to start in a QB-friendly Kevin O'Connell scheme loaded with targets (Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson) that helped Sam Darnold and Kirk Cousins to top-12 fantasy campaigns (PPG) during each of O'Connell's three seasons in Minnesota. All three offenses were pass-heavy and scored at least 80% of their TDs through the air. A 22-year-old with no NFL experience, McCarthy is an obvious unknown, but he can add some value with his legs and is well positioned for a productive first season. He's an attractive late-round sleeper target."

"Unfortunately for McCarthy, his 10th career start came to an early end, as he attempted just one pass in the second half before informing head coach Kevin O'Connell that the small hairline fracture in his throwing hand was presenting issues with gripping the football. After having his entire 2024 rookie season wiped out by a meniscus tear in his right knee, McCarthy missed seven total games in 2025 due to a right high-ankle sprain, a concussion and then the fractured hand. When available, he showed strong scrambling ability (181 rushing yards and four TDs), but he still has a long way to go as a passer. On the season, McCarthy completed just 57.6 percent of his throws for 6.7 yards per attempt and an 11:12 TD:INT, and he also took 27 sacks on 270 dropbacks (10 percent sack rate) while fumbling six times, losing two. The 22-year-old will tentatively head into 2026 atop Minnesota's depth chart, but Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported Sunday that the Vikings are expected to explore more established options at quarterback via trade or free agency this offseason, potentially forcing McCarthy to compete for the starting job in training camp."

	J.J. McCarthy's passing yards per attempt has increased by 72.85% over the past 6 weeks.
	J.J. McCarthy's sacks have increased by 300+% over the past 6 weeks.
	J.J. McCarthy's passing touchdowns have increased by 150.0% over the past 6 weeks.
	J.J. McCarthy's total touchdowns have increased by 250.0% over the past 6 weeks.
	J.J. McCarthy's total points have increased by 250.0% over the past 6 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

QBR

CMP

ATT

YD

TD

INT

YPA

2025

18

GB

3 - 16

MIN

85.8

14.0

23.0

182.0

0.0

0.0

7.91

2025

16

MIN

16 - 13

NYG

58.0

9.0

14.0

83.0

0.0

1.0

5.93

2025

15

MIN

34 - 26

DAL

108.0

15.0

24.0

250.0

2.0

1.0

10.42

2025

14

WSH

0 - 31

MIN

129.2

16.0

23.0

151.0

3.0

0.0

6.57

2025

12

MIN

6 - 23

GB

34.2

12.0

19.0

52.0

0.0

0.0

2.74

2025

11

CHI

19 - 17

MIN

47.7

16.0

32.0

150.0

1.0

2.0

4.69

2025

10

BAL

27 - 19

MIN

54.5

20.0

42.0

245.0

1.0

2.0

5.83

2025

9

MIN

27 - 24

DET

82.6

14.0

25.0

116.0

2.0

0.0

4.64

2025

2

ATL

22 - 6

MIN

37.5

11.0

21.0

120.0

0.0

0.0

5.71

2025

1

MIN

27 - 24

CHI

98.5

13.0

20.0

134.0

2.0

1.0

6.7

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I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

RotoWire

Trends

"Richardson enters his third NFL season as a backup behind Daniel Jones. On one hand, the 2023 No. 4 overall pick has a ton of upside; he ranked no lower than sixth among QBs in carries, rush yards and rush TDs last season despite playing only 10 full games, while also pacing the position in average depth of throw and yards per completion. That led to four games with 20-plus fantasy points. On the other hand, Richardson's poor passing may land him on the bench. He had fewer than 15 fantasy points in his other six outings, threw 12 INTs on the season (fourth most) and his 48% completion percentage ranked last. In total, he averaged 15.8 fantasy PPG in the 10 games, which would've ranked 15th over the full season. Richardson's elite rushing ability and aggressive passing style will put him on the weekly QB1 radar when he's in the lineup, but we may not see that for quite a while. He doesn't need to be drafted."

"Richardson has been relegated to a true backup with Daniel Jones playing well as the starter. There was some thought early in the season that Richardson could be used on short-yardage and goal-line plays, but Jones has been strong in those situations as well."

	Anthony Richardson Sr.'s passing yards have decreased by 45.59% over the past 6 weeks.
	Anthony Richardson Sr.'s completion percentage has decreased by 30.51% over the past 6 weeks.
	Anthony Richardson Sr.'s passing touchdowns have decreased by 66.67% over the past 6 weeks.
	Anthony Richardson Sr.'s passing yards per attempt has decreased by 39.78% over the past 10 weeks.
	Anthony Richardson Sr.'s rushing touchdowns have increased by 300+% over the past 12 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

QBR

CMP

ATT

YD

TD

INT

YPA

2025

5

LV

6 - 40

IND

62.5

1.0

2.0

9.0

0.0

0.0

4.5

2025

3

IND

41 - 20

TEN

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

2024

16

TEN

30 - 38

IND

97.2

7.0

11.0

123.0

1.0

1.0

11.18

2024

15

IND

13 - 31

DEN

36.3

17.0

38.0

161.0

0.0

2.0

4.24

2024

13

IND

25 - 24

NE

55.7

12.0

24.0

109.0

2.0

2.0

4.54

2024

12

DET

24 - 6

IND

60.4

11.0

28.0

172.0

0.0

0.0

6.14

2024

11

IND

28 - 27

NYJ

106.5

20.0

30.0

241.0

1.0

0.0

8.03

2024

8

IND

20 - 23

HOU

48.3

10.0

32.0

140.0

1.0

0.0

4.38

2024

7

MIA

10 - 16

IND

59.2

10.0

24.0

129.0

0.0

0.0

5.38

2024

4

PIT

24 - 27

IND

116.7

3.0

4.0

71.0

0.0

0.0

17.75

2024

3

CHI

16 - 21

IND

39.0

10.0

20.0

156.0

0.0

0.0

7.8

2024

2

IND

10 - 16

GB

41.8

17.0

34.0

198.0

1.0

0.0

5.82

2024

1

HOU

29 - 27

IND

101.2

9.0

19.0

199.0

2.0

0.0

10.47

2023

5

TEN

16 - 23

IND

98.6

9.0

12.0

81.0

0.0

0.0

6.75

2023

4

LAR

29 - 23

IND

98.8

11.0

25.0

196.0

2.0

0.0

7.84

2023

2

IND

31 - 20

HOU

75.4

6.0

10.0

56.0

0.0

0.0

5.6

2023

1

JAX

31 - 21

IND

79.0

24.0

37.0

215.0

1.0

0.0

5.81