Jared Goff or J.J. McCarthyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jared Goff is a Detroit Lions quarterback who averaged 17.5 fantasy points per game across 17 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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QBDetroit Lions#12 QB

Jared Goff

PPG

17.5

Games

Pass Yds

4,564

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

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

Jared Goff vs J.J. McCarthy: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jared Goff	J.J. McCarthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.5	12.5
Games Played	17	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	298	125
Passing Yards	4,564	1,632
Passing TDs	34	11
Pass Yds/Game	268.5	163.2
Rushing Yards	45	181
Rushing TDs	0	4
Total TDs	34	15
TDs/Game	2.0	1.5
Age	31	23
Experience	9 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jared Goff or J.J. McCarthy in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jared Goff 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, Jared Goff averaged 17.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5.

Should I draft Jared Goff or J.J. McCarthy in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jared Goff averaged 17.5 fantasy points per game across 17 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 Jared Goff and J.J. McCarthy average in 2025?▾

Jared Goff averaged 17.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

Do Jared Goff and J.J. McCarthy share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jared Goff and J.J. McCarthy share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.