Scoring Formats
Standard34.4
Half-PPR34.4
PPR34.4
Standard PPG11.5
Half-PPR PPG11.5
PPR PPG11.5
Expected Games Missed1.0
MIN - QB
J.J. McCarthy projects for a limited 2026 fantasy role with MIN at 34.4 PPR fantasy points, or 11.5 points per game, ranking QB40 in the Better Projections model.
His expected outcome sits between a 23.6-point floor and a 44.0-point ceiling over 3.0 projected games.
The projection is built around 3,130 passing yards, 15.5 passing touchdowns, and 192 rushing yards.
That profile places him in Tier 6 among quarterbacks.
Dynasty Outlook
| Year | Age | Expected | Conditional PPG | Relevance | Curve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23.6 | 34.4 | 11.5 | 100% | |
| 2027 | 24.6 | 65.8 | 19.0 | 20% | |
| 2028 | 25.6 | 88.9 | 19.9 | 26% | |
| 2029 | 26.6 | 41.7 | 20.3 | 12% | |
| 2030 | 27.6 | 25.0 | 13.7 | 11% |
Actual Results
| Season | Team | Games | Fantasy Points | PPG | Finish | Pass Yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MIN | 10 | 127.4 | 12.7 | QB32 | 1,632 | 11 | 12 | 181 | 4 |