Updated Sat 24 Oct, 3:00 AM ET
J.J. McCarthy
New York Giants
@ Houston TexansSun 1:00 PM ET
- Projected
- 13.4pts
- Week rank
- QB24
- Started
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Range this weekFrom posted lines
Floor 10.1Ceiling 18.2
QBNYG @ HOUQB2413.4 projected (10.1–18.2)PPR
Should I start J.J. McCarthy in Week 7?
Sit J.J. McCarthy in Week 7.
McCarthy projects 13.4 PPR points to Tyler Shough’s 16.4.
Measured against the QB12 start line: Tyler Shough, QB12 at 16.4 projected PPR points, the last quarterback inside it.
ConfidenceHighStart · 3.0 pts
Shough has an offense expected to score more (20.8 points to 16.0).
He drops back 42.7 times a game.
What flips it
If the weather in Tyler Shough's game turns worse, start J.J. McCarthy.
Why J.J. McCarthy
Sit J.J. McCarthy, 3.0 pts behind Tyler Shough.
Working against McCarthy: Pocket only ceiling (18.2 ceiling), Low scoring spot (16.0 projected team points).
Matchup
J.J. McCarthy (NYG) faces HOU, kickoff Sun, Oct 25, 1:00 PM ET. The matchup is rated neutral. His team projects 16.0 points. His team is expected to trail.
Recent form
J.J. McCarthy's last 5 games: PPR points 2025 Wk 15 · 23.5, 2025 Wk 16 · 8.3, 2025 Wk 18 · 8.0, Wk 5 · 0.2, Wk 6 · 16.3 (oldest to newest).
At least 3 of these 5 games were played before the 2026 season.
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Closest calls
- QB24QB230.5 pts apartJ.J.McCarthyQB · NYG13.4 ptsSamDarnoldQB · SEA13.9 ptsWeek 7 · PPRSee breakdownJ.J. McCarthy or Sam Darnold
- QB24QB250.6 pts apartJ.J.McCarthyQB · NYG13.4 ptsJameisWinstonQB · NYG12.8 ptsWeek 7 · PPRSee breakdownJ.J. McCarthy or Jameis Winston
- QB24QB220.9 pts apartJ.J.McCarthyQB · NYG13.4 ptsKirkCousinsQB · LV14.3 ptsWeek 7 · PPRSee breakdownJ.J. McCarthy or Kirk Cousins
More close calls for McCarthy
- or Aaron Rodgers14.4Aaron Rodgers or J.J. McCarthy
- or Malik Willis12.5J.J. McCarthy or Malik Willis
- or Jacoby Brissett14.9J.J. McCarthy or Jacoby Brissett
- or Tanner McKee15.1J.J. McCarthy or Tanner McKee
- or Lamar Jackson11.8J.J. McCarthy or Lamar Jackson
Stats behind the call
Each of McCarthy’s figures beside the QB12 start line. Blue means he’s ahead of it.
J.J. McCarthy player props
Hit rates, game log and usage: J.J. McCarthy props.
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