Giants trade for QB J.J. McCarthy

Sep 28, 2026

Per multiple reports, the Vikings have traded the tenth overall pick in the 2024 draft, J.J. McCarthy, to the Giants. In return, the Vikings will receive a 2027 fifth-round pick.

Related players: Jameis Winston, Jake Haener

Fantasy Impact:

As the story said, the Giants have a need at the position after the injury to Dart. Winston was the starter with Haener the backup in Week 2. McCarthy should slide in as the team's QB2 behind Winston for now. And, there seems like there could be a path for McCarthy to take over as the team's QB1 at some point, but that probably depends on how the Giants season goes with Winston under center. The Giants kept him in check in the rain at home in a win over the Titans, but we've all seen both the good and bad with Winston at QB when he's unleashed. It's a quick, fresh start for McCarthy with a new team.

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Jets WR Garrett Wilson 'fine' after head evaluation

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The Jets said WR Garrett Wilson had a head evaluation but is fine.

Related players: Adonai Mitchell, Kenyon Sadiq

Fantasy Impact:

Head coach Aaron Glenn called Wilson fine and said he was cleared after a head evaluation, which we assume was for a concussion. Wilson went down late in the game and appeared to be in a lot of pain. But it's good news he was already cleared, so we will assume he'll be good to go for Week 4. Wilson had 13 targets, 10 catches for over 100 yards and a TD in Week 3. The Jets were down Mitchell at WR leaving Wilson as the obvious top target. The rookie TE Sadiq looks to be next man up and exploded for a line of 7-105-1 in Week 3 as a result of all the Jets injuries on offense. It will be worth monitoring the injury reports for the Jets this week.

Rapoport: Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) to miss at least 2-4 weeks

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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) to miss at least 2-4 weeks.

Fantasy Impact:

Mayfield dislocated his right thumb, according to Rapoport, and is scheduled for an MRI. Rapoport said the best case is Mayfield missing 2-4 weeks. But, it could be a lot longer if Mayfield tore ligaments in his thumb. The MRI will likely answer those questions, but it looks like Daniels will take over as the Bucs QB, and it likely means a big downgrade for the Tampa weapons.

Panthers WR Jalen Coker dealing with quad strain

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36 minutes ago

Panthers WR Jalen Coker, who left Sunday's game early, suffered a minor quad strain, source said.

Related players: Xavier Legette

Fantasy Impact:

It's certainly good news it's being called a minor injury. After a great Week 1, Coker had a solid Week 2 but has since been dealing with some minor injuries, including an ankle heading into Week 2. The report went on to say Coker is considered questionable for this week, so it looks like the injury reports later in the week will hopefully give us a better indication of his Week 4 status. The Panthers get a Sunday night prime time game next week at home against the Lions, so owners may have to come up with a backup plan. Legette would likely have a bigger role if Coker has to miss the game.