J.J. McCarthy or Joe FlaccoWho 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 Flacco is a Cincinnati Bengals quarterback who averaged 11.3 fantasy points per game across 13 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#37 QB

Joe Flacco

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

2,479

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

J.J. McCarthy vs Joe Flacco: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	J.J. McCarthy	Joe Flacco
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.5	11.3
Games Played	10	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	125	147
Passing Yards	1,632	2,479
Passing TDs	11	15
Pass Yds/Game	163.2	190.7
Rushing Yards	181	35
Rushing TDs	4	1
Total TDs	15	16
TDs/Game	1.5	1.2
Age	23	41
Experience	1 yrs	17 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The start or sit verdict for J.J. McCarthy and Joe Flacco 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 Flacco averaged 11.3.

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

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025, and Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 across 13. 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 Flacco average in 2025?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

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

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