J.J. McCarthy Fantasy Football News

J.J. McCarthy
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, New York Giants

Age: 23
Weight: 219 lbs
Height: 6' 3"
College: Michigan

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Giants QB Jameis Winston will remain the starter

Charlotte Carroll on X

Sep 28 · 5:27 PM EDT

Jameis Winston is the Giants starting QB, coach John Harbaugh confirms again.

Related players: J.J. McCarthy

Fantasy Impact:

It's no surprise Winston will remain the starter for now. But there is a path for McCarthy to get his shot, it just depends on how the Giants season goes over the next few weeks. Winston will likely remain the starter if he can keep the Giants winning and hanging around a playoff spot. But Winston has not put up great numbers so far. He looked overwhelmed coming in for relief of Jaxson Dart in Week 2, and in Week 3 played in rain and wind. The Giants host the Cardinals in Week 4, and it may be game where Winston can get himself on track.

Giants trade for QB J.J. McCarthy

Pro Football Talk

Sep 28 · 12:47 PM EDT

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.

Vikings rule out Kyler Murray; Carson Wentz to start

Vikings

Sep 18 · 6:24 PM EDT

Kyler Murray has been ruled out against Chicago after failing to clear the concussion protocol. Carson Wentz will start, with J.J. McCarthy serving as Minnesota’s backup.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell expects Murray to clear the protocol next week.

Fantasy Impact:

Wentz is an emergency Superflex option in a road matchup against Chicago. His presence lowers the ceiling of Minnesota’s passing game, but Jefferson remains a must-start WR1. Addison and Hockenson carry more efficiency risk than usual. The positive outlook for next week suggests Murray may only miss one game.

Vikings QB Carson Wentz likely to start if Kyler Murray is not cleared

Dan Graziano

Sep 16 · 10:39 AM EDT

ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports that the Vikings are expected to start Carson Wentz if Kyler Murray cannot clear the concussion protocol before Sunday’s game against Chicago.

J.J. McCarthy could dress as Wentz’s backup in that scenario. Minnesota believes Wentz’s veteran experience gives the offense a better short-notice option, rather than this being a definitive demotion for McCarthy.

Fantasy Impact:

Wentz produced three touchdowns after replacing Murray in Week 1 and would be a viable lower-end Superflex starter against Chicago. The report also provides clarity for Jefferson managers: Wentz, not McCarthy, appears positioned to direct the offense if Murray cannot play.