J.J. McCarthy or Joe BurrowWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

J.J. McCarthy is a Minnesota Vikings quarterback who averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025. Joe Burrow is a Cincinnati Bengals quarterback who averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game across 8 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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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

QBCincinnati Bengals#15 QB

Joe Burrow

PPG

16.8

Games

Pass Yds

1,809

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

J.J. McCarthy vs Joe Burrow: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	J.J. McCarthy	Joe Burrow
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.5	16.8
Games Played	10	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	125	134
Passing Yards	1,632	1,809
Passing TDs	11	17
Pass Yds/Game	163.2	226.1
Rushing Yards	181	41
Rushing TDs	4	0
Total TDs	15	17
TDs/Game	1.5	2.1
Age	23	29
Experience	1 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start J.J. McCarthy or Joe Burrow in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for J.J. McCarthy and Joe Burrow is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Joe Burrow averaged 16.8.

Should I draft J.J. McCarthy or Joe Burrow in 2026 fantasy football?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025, and Joe Burrow averaged 16.8 across 8. 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 J.J. McCarthy and Joe Burrow average in 2025?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Joe Burrow averaged 16.8 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

Do J.J. McCarthy and Joe Burrow share a bye week?▾

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