J.J. McCarthy

Minnesota Vikings
Quarterback #9

Personal

Age	22
Birthdate	January 20, 2003
Height	6'3"
Weight	219 lb

Draft

College	Michigan
Year	2024
Pick	Round: 1, Overall: 10
Team	MIN

Fantasy Value

Player News

J.J. McCarthy: Good Matchup Facing J.J. McCarthy In Return To Lineup

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (concussion) is back in the lineup and facing one of the NFL's worst defenses in the Washington Commanders, but should be considered a volatile QB2 option for fantasy lineups. The second-year quarterback picked up two huge NFC North road wins earlier this season, but has once again missed significant time due to injuries and mostly struggled when available. McCarthy has 10 interceptions and a 54.1% completion percentage in his six starts, though Washington's defense has had its own issues. The Commanders have allowed scoring drives at the highest rate in the NFL and rank in the bottom five against fantasy quarterbacks, and McCarthy has shown flashes of mobility with 120 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns on 23 carries. Managers approaching the fantasy playoffs in Superflex formats will have to evaluate McCarthy against their other options, but there is some hope that a talented Minnesota offense can finally turn a corner against a bad defense at home.

Dec. 5, 2025 3:48 PM EST