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J.J. McCarthy or Michael Penix Jr.Who 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. Michael Penix Jr. is a Atlanta Falcons quarterback who averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game across 9 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
10
Pass Yds
1,632
Pass TDs
11
Rush Yds
181
Rush TDs
4
Bye
Week 6
QBAtlanta Falcons#29 QB
Michael Penix Jr.
PPG
13.4
Games
9
Pass Yds
1,982
Pass TDs
9
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

J.J. McCarthy vs Michael Penix Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJ.J. McCarthyMichael Penix Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)12.513.4
Games Played109
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)125121
Passing Yards1,6321,982
Passing TDs119
Pass Yds/Game163.2220.2
Rushing Yards18170
Rushing TDs41
Total TDs1510
TDs/Game1.51.1
Age2326
Experience1 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start J.J. McCarthy or Michael Penix Jr. in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for J.J. McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr. 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 Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4.

Should I draft J.J. McCarthy or Michael Penix Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025, and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4 across 9. 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 Michael Penix Jr. average in 2025?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are J.J. McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

J.J. McCarthy (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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