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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

C.J. Stroud or J.J. McCarthyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

C.J. Stroud is a Houston Texans quarterback who averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game across 14 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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QBHouston Texans#23 QB

C.J. Stroud

PPG

14.9

Games

Pass Yds

3,041

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

209

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

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

C.J. Stroud vs J.J. McCarthy: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	C.J. Stroud	J.J. McCarthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.9	12.5
Games Played	14	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	209	125
Passing Yards	3,041	1,632
Passing TDs	19	11
Pass Yds/Game	217.2	163.2
Rushing Yards	209	181
Rushing TDs	1	4
Total TDs	20	15
TDs/Game	1.4	1.5
Age	25	23
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start C.J. Stroud or J.J. McCarthy in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for C.J. Stroud 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, C.J. Stroud averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game in 2025 and J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5.

Should I draft C.J. Stroud or J.J. McCarthy in 2026 fantasy football?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game across 14 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 C.J. Stroud and J.J. McCarthy average in 2025?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are C.J. Stroud and J.J. McCarthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and J.J. McCarthy (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.