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J.J. McCarthy or Spencer RattlerWho 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. Spencer Rattler is a New Orleans Saints quarterback who averaged 11.0 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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  • Verdict detail. Boom and bust projection ranges for both players, then a stat-by-stat tale of the tape covering points per game, passing touchdowns, and rushing touchdowns.
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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
QBNew Orleans Saints#38 QB
Spencer Rattler
PPG
11.0
Games
9
Pass Yds
1,586
Pass TDs
8
Rush Yds
167
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

J.J. McCarthy vs Spencer Rattler: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJ.J. McCarthySpencer Rattler
PPG (Half-PPR)12.511.0
Games Played109
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)12599
Passing Yards1,6321,586
Passing TDs118
Pass Yds/Game163.2176.2
Rushing Yards181167
Rushing TDs40
Total TDs158
TDs/Game1.50.9
Age2326
Experience1 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start J.J. McCarthy or Spencer Rattler in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for J.J. McCarthy and Spencer Rattler 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 Spencer Rattler averaged 11.0.

Should I draft J.J. McCarthy or Spencer Rattler in 2026 fantasy football?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025, and Spencer Rattler averaged 11.0 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 Spencer Rattler average in 2025?▾

J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Spencer Rattler averaged 11.0 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are J.J. McCarthy and Spencer Rattler's bye weeks in 2026?▾

J.J. McCarthy (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Spencer Rattler (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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