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Aidan O'Connell or J.J. McCarthyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Aidan O'Connell is a Las Vegas Raiders quarterback who averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025. J.J. McCarthy is a Minnesota Vikings quarterback who averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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  • Verdict screen. A start-or-sit call between two quarterbacks with a confidence percentage, a confidence meter, and the key factors behind the decision.
  • Verdict detail. Boom and bust projection ranges for both players, then a stat-by-stat tale of the tape covering points per game, passing touchdowns, and rushing touchdowns.
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QBLas Vegas Raiders
Aidan O'Connell
PPG
12.8
Games
13
Pass Yds
2,650
Pass TDs
16
Bye
Week 10
QBMinnesota Vikings#32 QB
J.J. McCarthy
PPG
12.5
Games
10
Pass Yds
1,632
Pass TDs
11
Rush Yds
181
Rush TDs
4
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aidan O'Connell vs J.J. McCarthy: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAidan O'ConnellJ.J. McCarthy
PPG (Half-PPR)12.812.5
Games Played1310
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)166125
Passing Yards2,6501,632
Passing TDs1611
Pass Yds/Game203.8163.2
Rushing Yards68181
Rushing TDs04
Total TDs1615
TDs/Game1.21.5
Age-23
Experience-1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aidan O'Connell or J.J. McCarthy in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Aidan O'Connell and J.J. McCarthy is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Aidan O'Connell averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game in 2025 and J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5.

Should I draft Aidan O'Connell or J.J. McCarthy in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Aidan O'Connell averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025, and J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 across 10. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Aidan O'Connell and J.J. McCarthy average in 2025?▾

Aidan O'Connell averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Aidan O'Connell and J.J. McCarthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aidan O'Connell (LV) has a bye in Week 10, and J.J. McCarthy (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.