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The 2026 verdict
ADP VALUE
+29
Model #195 · ADP 224

The market drafts J.J. McCarthy around pick 224 (round 19); our model ranks him #195 overall: round-17 production at a round-19 price.

Our model projects J.J. McCarthy for 196 PPR points in 2026 (11.6 per week), ranking him QB30 and #195 overall. That projection is built on a 9% carry share.

Projected points
196
PPR, full 2026 season
Per week
11.6
projected PPR points
Model rank
#195
QB30 at his position
ADP
224.2
average draft pick (Sleeper)
Tier
4
our positional tier

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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 around pick 224 (round 19); our model ranks him #195 overall: round-17 production at a round-19 price.

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

J.J. McCarthy is being drafted around pick 224 (round 19 of a 12-team draft). Our model values him at #195 overall, a round-17 pick.

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

Our model projects J.J. McCarthy for 196 PPR points in 2026, 11.6 points per week, making him the QB30 in our rankings. The projection blends our custom pipeline with consensus and updates weekly through draft season.

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Projections from our custom pipeline blended with consensus, built on nflverse data · refreshed through draft season · rounds assume a 12-team draft.

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