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J.J. McCarthy

The 2026 verdict
GOING EARLY
-243
Our #384 · ADP 141

The market drafts J.J. McCarthy around pick 141 (round 12), a full round ahead of our #384 overall rank. You'll have to pay above our projection to roster him.

The projection is built on a 9% carry share, fantasy efficiency -8% vs. an average player on the same plays (FVOA).

Projected points150
PPR, full 2026 season
Per week8.8
projected PPR points
Our rank#384
QB61 at his position
ADP141.0
average draft pick (Sleeper)
Tier5
our positional tier

What's behind the projection

Carry share9%share of his team's rushing attempts
FVOA-8%fantasy points vs. an average player on the same plays
Team quality47th pcthis offense's opponent-adjusted rating

Frequently asked

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

Only at a discount — the market drafts J.J. McCarthy a full round ahead of where we rank him.

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

J.J. McCarthy goes around pick 141 — round 12 of a 12-team draft. We value him as a round-32 pick (#384 overall).

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

We project J.J. McCarthy for 150 PPR points in 2026 — 8.8 per week, QB61 in our rankings — updated 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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