J.J. McCarthy
QB · New York Giants
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Stale source. Sun, Oct 25, 8:34 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
0.0 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Oct 31, 8:25 PM ET
QB29 among 66 available QB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. The stored Week 8 forecast is 0.0 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Passing yards per game averaged 165.0 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast. Rushing yards per game averaged 9.7 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
No game was returned for this team in the selected week. This is not confirmation of a bye or a complete schedule.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
165.0n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Not enough complete data to label a change.
9.7n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Not enough complete data to label a change.
8.9n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 165.0 (3 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 9.7 (3 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 7, 6, 5 / 8.9 (3 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
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No sourced team reports were returned for this week. Missing reports do not mean a healthy roster.
Observed depth-chart context
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
8.9
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
8.6
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
10.9
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | HOU | 10.2 | 252 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 / 6 | NO | 16.3 | 243 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 5 | WAS | 0.2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 / 18 | GB | 8.0 | 182 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 / 16 | NYG | 8.3 | 108 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 / 15 | DAL | 23.5 | 250 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 / 14 | WAS | 20.4 | 163 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 / 12 | GB | 0.5 | 87 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 31, 5:15 AM ET
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They have no fourth-rounder (traded for Malachi Fields) and no fifth-rounder (traded for J.J. McCarthy).The locker room might be another factor.
Now, I’m not necessarily buying that J.J. McCarthy can sustain his level of play from last week’s overtime win over the Houston Texans and his fourth-quarter performance against the New Orleans Saints the week prior.
They have enough weapons on offense, as long as QB J.J. McCarthy keeps playing well.
Yates details why J.J. McCarthy is an intriguing player to stash Oct 23, 11:23 AM ET
C.J. Stroud powers Houston Texans vs New York Giants as J.J. McCarthy starts Oct 22, 3:53 PM ET
Eisen says starting J.J. McCarthy 'the only move John Harbaugh had' Oct 21, 1:37 PM ET
Jordan Rodgers: J.J. McCarthy gives Giants the best opportunity to win Oct 21, 12:47 PM ET
Source: Giants turning to J.J. McCarthy as QB1 this week against Texans Oct 21, 12:21 PM ET