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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Bryce Young or J.J. McCarthyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bryce Young is a Carolina Panthers quarterback who averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game across 16 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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QBCarolina Panthers#28 QB

Bryce Young

PPG

13.6

Games

Pass Yds

3,011

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

216

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

QBMinnesota Vikings#32 QB

J.J. McCarthy

PPG

12.5

Games

Pass Yds

1,632

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

181

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bryce Young vs J.J. McCarthy: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bryce Young	J.J. McCarthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.6	12.5
Games Played	16	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	125
Passing Yards	3,011	1,632
Passing TDs	23	11
Pass Yds/Game	188.2	163.2
Rushing Yards	216	181
Rushing TDs	2	4
Total TDs	25	15
TDs/Game	1.6	1.5
Age	25	23
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bryce Young or J.J. McCarthy in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Bryce Young 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, Bryce Young averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5.

Should I draft Bryce Young or J.J. McCarthy in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Bryce Young averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game across 16 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 Bryce Young and J.J. McCarthy average in 2025?▾

Bryce Young averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Bryce Young and J.J. McCarthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bryce Young (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and J.J. McCarthy (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.