QB · MIN

J.J. McCarthy

The 2026 verdictTHE BOX SCORE

J.J. McCarthyQB · MIN

ADP VALUE

+93

Our #131 · ADP 224

The market drafts J.J. McCarthy around pick 224 (round 19); we rank him #131 overall: round-11 production at a round-19 price.

Projected points196

PPR, full 2026 season

Per week11.6

projected PPR points

Our rank#131

QB19 at his position

ADP224.2

average draft pick (Sleeper)

Tier3

our positional tier

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The projection is built on a 9% carry share.

What's behind the projection

Carry share9%share of his team's rushing attempts

Snap share78th pcthow often he's on the field, vs. his position

Team quality47th pcthis offense's opponent-adjusted rating

Frequently asked

Should I draft J.J. McCarthy in 2026 fantasy football?

Yes, at his current price — the market drafts J.J. McCarthy about a round later than we rank him.

What round should J.J. McCarthy go in 2026 fantasy drafts?

J.J. McCarthy goes around pick 224 — round 19 of a 12-team draft. We value him as a round-11 pick (#131 overall).

What is J.J. McCarthy's 2026 fantasy projection?

We project J.J. McCarthy for 196 PPR points in 2026 — 11.6 per week, QB19 in our rankings — updated weekly through draft season.

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