| Age | 23 |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | January 20, 2003 |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 219 lb |
| College | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2024 | |
| Pick | Round: 1, Overall: 10 | |
| Team | MIN |
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy's lack of availability through his first two NFL seasons is the Minnesota Vikings' "foremost concern," according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. McCarthy has played in 29% of the team's regular-season games since he was drafted in the first round in the spring of 2024. The 23-year-old has dealt with a torn meniscus in his knee, a sprained ankle, a concussion, and hand and finger injuries. Durability concerns are the primary reason why Minnesota is seeking QB insurance behind McCarthy going into the 2026 season. But injuries aren't the only reason for the Vikings to be concerned. Outside of a four-game stretch to close last season, McCarthy's overall body of work ranked at the bottom among all qualified QBs. The team removed most of its over-the-middle passing concepts last season to keep McCarthy's line of sight as simple as possible. It's clear McCarthy is still developing after missing his entire rookie campaign, but if he doesn't show improvement soon, he could be looking at losing the franchise QB title sooner than later.
Feb. 17, 2026 9:50 AM EST
| YEAR | TM | GM | Passing | Rushing | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMP | ATT | % | YDS | YPC | TD | INT | SACKS | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | FUM | |||
| 2025 | MIN | 16 | 126 | 220 | 57.3 | 1,450 | 11.5 | 11 | 12 | 27 | 35 | 174 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 |
Start Patrick Mahomes or J.J. McCarthy?
Start J.J. McCarthy or Bo Nix?
Start Joe Flacco or J.J. McCarthy?
Start Trevor Lawrence or J.J. McCarthy?
Start Michael Penix Jr. or J.J. McCarthy?
Start Justin Herbert or J.J. McCarthy?
Start Jalen Hurts or J.J. McCarthy?
Draft Travis Etienne Jr. or J.J. McCarthy?
Draft Jordan Mason or J.J. McCarthy?
Draft Philadelphia Defense or J.J. McCarthy?
Draft J.J. McCarthy or Drake Maye?
Draft Justin Herbert or J.J. McCarthy?
Draft J.J. McCarthy or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?
Draft Justin Fields or J.J. McCarthy?
Draft Pittsburgh Defense or J.J. McCarthy?
Copyright 2025 Fantasy Football Calculator | Image Source: Icon Sportswire. Not affiliated with the National Football League (NFL).
Stats powered by FantasyData.com.
