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J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy fantasy outlook for week 9 at PHI. Chance to play: 100%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard16.66.7 to 25.6QB15
Half PPR16.66.7 to 25.6QB15
PPR16.66.7 to 25.6QB15

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 5WAS6%—20.2
Week 6NO40%—217.3
Week 7HOU92%—110.2

Season range

27.7 points so far; 177.6 projected for the season (80% range 148.8 to 206.3, half PPR, 10 games left).

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J.J. McCarthy 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1vs DAL———
Week 2@ LAR———
Week 3vs TEN———
Week 4vs ARI———
Week 5@ WAS0.2—QB34
Week 6vs NO17.30.9QB12
Week 7@ HOU10.213.6QB23
Week 8Bye———
Week 9@ PHI—16.6upcoming
Week 10vs WAS—17.9upcoming
Week 11vs JAX—13.8upcoming
Week 12@ IND—15.4upcoming
Week 13vs SF—13.8upcoming
Week 14@ SEA—13.5upcoming
Week 15vs CLE—14.2upcoming
Week 16@ DET—18.1upcoming
Week 17@ DAL—17.0upcoming
Week 18vs PHI—13.8upcoming

J.J. McCarthy 2026 stats and fantasy points

27.7 half-PPR points in 3 games (9.2 a game), QB38 so far. PPR 27.7, standard 27.7.

StatTotalPer game
Completions / attempts31 / 49—
Passing yards495165.0
Passing TDs10.3
Interceptions10.3
Carries51.7
Rushing yards299.7

J.J. McCarthy rest of season outlook

Margin projects 154.1 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (15.4 a game), QB16 the rest of the way. PPR 154.1, standard 154.1.

His outlook is better than his start (QB38 to date, QB16 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low.

Start or sit J.J. McCarthy in week 9?

Borderline: a flex or a deep-league start. J.J. McCarthy is QB15 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (QB12) is projected for 17.1 half-PPR points; Margin gives J.J. McCarthy a 43% chance to score at least that.

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Questions

What is J.J. McCarthy's fantasy projection for week 9?

16.6 half-PPR points (16.6 PPR, 16.6 standard), with an 80% range of 6.7 to 25.6.

Should I start J.J. McCarthy in week 9?

Borderline: a flex or a deep-league start. J.J. McCarthy is QB15 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (QB12) is projected for 17.1 half-PPR points; Margin gives J.J. McCarthy a 43% chance to score at least that.

How many fantasy points has J.J. McCarthy scored in 2026?

27.7 half-PPR points in 3 games (9.2 per game), QB38 at his position; 27.7 in PPR and 27.7 in standard.

What is J.J. McCarthy's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 154.1 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (15.4 a game), QB16 the rest of the way. PPR 154.1, standard 154.1.

Should I trade for J.J. McCarthy?

His outlook is better than his start (QB38 to date, QB16 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is J.J. McCarthy injured?

J.J. McCarthy has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.

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