QB · New York Giants · week 6, 2026
J.J. McCarthy week 6 fantasy points and stats
J.J. McCarthy (quarterback, New York Giants) scored 17.3 half-PPR points in week 6 of 2026 vs New Orleans Saints, 11 of 21 for 243 yards and a TD, 1 INT, 2 carries for 26 yards. That made him the QB12 of the week.
- Half PPR
- 17.3 fantasy points
- PPR
- 17.3 fantasy points
- Standard
- 17.3 fantasy points
- Projection
- 0.9 +16.4 vs projection
- Week rank
- QB12 half PPR
Week 6 stat line
What he did, next to what he was projected to do.
| Stat | Actual | Projected |
|---|---|---|
| Completions / attempts | 11 / 21 | 0.2 / 0.3 |
| Passing yards | 243 | 2.1 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0 |
| Carries | 2 | 0.7 |
| Rushing yards | 26 | 3.5 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive snaps | 31 (40%) | — |
Against the projection
He was projected for 0.9 half-PPR points and beat it by 16.4. Projected QB29, he finished QB12.
Margin's 80% range for that projection was 0.0 to 10.5; 17.3 was better than 99% of the outcomes it expected.
Everyone in the game: NYG vs NO, week 6
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR points.
| Player | Pos | Team | Points | Proj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | NO | 27.0 | 17.1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | NYG | 22.5 | 12.0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | NYG | 20.9 | 11.1 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | NYG | 17.5 | 3.4 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | NYG | 17.3 | 0.9 |
| Alvin Kamara | RB | NO | 13.9 | 8.8 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | NO | 13.0 | 7.7 |
| Chris Olave | WR | NO | 12.3 | 14.4 |
| New Orleans Saints defense | DEF | NO | 12.0 | 6.0 |
| Jameis Winston | QB | NYG | 8.5 | 13.5 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | NYG | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Kendre Miller | RB | NO | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | NO | 7.9 | 2.2 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | NO | 5.7 | 8.5 |
| Charlie Jones | WR | NYG | 5.6 | 0.2 |
| Devin Singletary | RB | NYG | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | NYG | 2.9 | 4.5 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | NYG | 2.0 | 3.8 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | NO | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| CJ Donaldson | RB | NO | 1.9 | 3.1 |
| Barion Brown | WR | NO | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| New York Giants defense | DEF | NYG | 1.0 | 6.0 |
| Cam Skattebo | RB | NYG | 0.0 | 9.3 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | NO | 0.0 | — |
| Chris Manhertz | TE | NYG | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | NO | 0.0 | 8.9 |
| Noah Fant | TE | NO | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| Spencer Rattler | QB | NO | 0.0 | — |
| Thomas Fidone II | TE | NYG | 0.0 | — |
| Treyton Welch | TE | NO | 0.0 | 0.2 |
J.J. McCarthy week by week, 2026
- Week 5 @ WAS 0.2 pts
- Week 6 vs NO 17.3 pts
- Week 7 @ HOU 10.2 pts
- Week 9 @ PHI proj. 16.6
- Week 10 vs WAS proj. 17.9
More from week 6
Questions
How many fantasy points did J.J. McCarthy score in week 6?
J.J. McCarthy scored 17.3 half-PPR, 17.3 PPR and 17.3 standard fantasy points in week 6 of 2026 vs New Orleans Saints (11 of 21 for 243 yards and a TD, 1 INT, 2 carries for 26 yards).
Did J.J. McCarthy beat his week 6 projection?
Yes, by 16.4 points: projected 0.9, scored 17.3 (half PPR).
Who did J.J. McCarthy play in week 6?
The New York Giants played vs New Orleans Saints.
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