Who Should I Start? Spencer Rattler or J.J. McCarthy

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Week 1 Projections

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1.0 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Spencer Rattler News

Saints Have Not Received Calls on Spencer Rattler

Saturday, March 7, 4:12 AM

New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler started the first eight games of the 2025 season before being benched in favor of rookie Tyler Shough. Questions now exist about how the 25-year-old, who is still under contract through the 2027 season, fits into the team's future plans, but according to ESPN's Katherine Terrell, the Saints have not received any calls about his potential trade value. Rattler is now 1-13 as an NFL starter, largely assuming the role out of necessity, but it would seem that his future in the league will be that of a backup, either in New Orleans or elsewhere.

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Week 1 Projections

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1.5 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

J.J. McCarthy News

Is J.J. McCarthy Worthy of Buy-Low Candidacy in Dynasty Leagues?

Monday, June 29, 12:29 PM

After missing his entire rookie season in 2024 with a knee injury, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was handed his team's starting job entering 2025. The 23-year-old missed seven games with ankle, hand, and concussion issues, and he was highly ineffective when healthy. Across his 10 starts, McCarthy completed 57.6% of his pass attempts for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. McCarthy is still very young, and he carries some dual-threat potential for fantasy managers after rushing for 181 yards and four touchdowns in 2025. He enters 2026 in a battle with veteran quarterback Kyler Murray for the Vikings QB1 role. While Minnesota has not named a starter, Murray is the presumptive favorite. Still, Murray has been highly injury-prone in his career, missing at least nine games in two out of the last three seasons. Given how far McCarthy's stock has fallen, he could be worth a buy-low dart throw for dynasty managers entering 2026.

Spencer Rattler vs. J.J. McCarthy

Still trying to decide between Rattler and McCarthy? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Spencer Rattler is projected to score 1.0 points this week while J.J. McCarthy is projected to score 1.5 points.