Jacoby Brissett or J.J. McCarthyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jacoby Brissett is a Arizona Cardinals quarterback who averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026. J.J. McCarthy is a Minnesota Vikings quarterback who averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2026. 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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QBArizona Cardinals#24 QB

Jacoby Brissett

PPG

13.8

Games

Pass Yds

1,719

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBMinnesota Vikings

J.J. McCarthy

PPG

12.5

Games

Pass Yds

1,632

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

181

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jacoby Brissett vs J.J. McCarthy: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jacoby Brissett	J.J. McCarthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	12.5
Games Played	8	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	110	125
Passing Yards	1,719	1,632
Passing TDs	10	11
Pass Yds/Game	214.9	163.2
Rushing Yards	87	181
Rushing TDs	1	4
Total TDs	11	15
TDs/Game	1.4	1.5
Age	33	23
Experience	10 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jacoby Brissett or J.J. McCarthy in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jacoby Brissett 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, Jacoby Brissett averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5.

Should I draft Jacoby Brissett or J.J. McCarthy in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jacoby Brissett averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026, 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 Jacoby Brissett and J.J. McCarthy average in 2026?▾

Jacoby Brissett averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2026. J.J. McCarthy averaged 12.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are Jacoby Brissett and J.J. McCarthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jacoby Brissett (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and J.J. McCarthy (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.