| Age | 22 |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | January 20, 2003 |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 219 lb |
| College | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2024 | |
| Pick | Round: 1, Overall: 10 | |
| Team | MIN |
J.J. McCarthy's fantasy value is measured by the players he could be traded for. Our trade analzyer estimates his value at 66 points, which makes his value similar to:
J.J. McCarthy is projected for 17.0 fantasy points in PPR scoring this week as he faces the Chicago Bears.
| Week 1 Projections | ||
|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | Touchdowns | Interceptions |
| 229.886 | 1.387 | 0.595 |
You can see where those projections compare to other QBs in our Quarterback Rankings.
Jeff Howe of The Athletic writes that the Minnesota Vikings' offense "has been scaled down with quarterback J.J. McCarthy taking over." Howe also notes that there's "measured optimism" in league circles around McCarthy's future, but that a "seamless transition" should not be expected. The 22-year-old is taking over for the departed Sam Darnold under center in Minnesota after Darnold led the Vikings to a 14-3 record in 2024. McCarthy has drawn favorable reviews for his play in training camp and the preseason, but there's always a level of unknown for a player who has not seen the field in an actual NFL game. McCarthy profiles as a high-end QB2 in redraft fantasy leagues.
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