J.J. McCarthy
NFL · QB · NYG · ACT
vs Philadelphia Eagles (away) · Nov 8, 2026
At a glance
J.J. McCarthy plays QB for NYG.
Next matchup: Philadelphia Eagles · Nov 8, 2026.
Recent per-game averages: Passing Yards: 156.6 · Passing Tds: 0.6 · Interceptions: 0.6.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
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They have enough weapons on offense, as long as QB J.J. McCarthy keeps playing well.
Allowing J.J. McCarthy to log the third-best start of his maligned young career (by passer rating) was the latest example of how a defense expected to be the league's best has regressed into a state of unexplainable dysfunction.
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen addressed the acquisition of J.J. McCarthy, the upcoming NFL trade deadline, the impact of head coach John Harbaugh, and more during his bye week media availability on Tuesday.
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
Roster & Depth Chart History
| Season | Team | Slot | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NYG | Offense · QB:9 · 1 | 9 |
| 2026 | NYG | Offense · QB:9 · 1 | 7 |
| 2026 | NYG | Offense · QB:9 · 2 | 5–7 |
| 2026 | MIN | Offense · QB:9 · 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | MIN | Offense · QB:9 · 1 | 7–18 |
| 2025 | MIN | Offense · QB:9 · 1 | 1–5 |
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| Recorded game | Opp | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 2026, Week 7 | HOU | Passing Yards: 252.0Rushing Yards: 1.0Receiving Yards: 0.0Targets: 0.0Receptions: 0.0Carries: 1.0 |
| 2026, Week 6 | NO | Passing Yards: 243.0Rushing Yards: 26.0Receiving Yards: 0.0Targets: 0.0Receptions: 0.0Carries: 2.0 |
| 2026, Week 5 | WAS | Passing Yards: 0.0Rushing Yards: 2.0Receiving Yards: 0.0Targets: 0.0Receptions: 0.0Carries: 2.0 |
| 2025, Week 18 | GB | Passing Yards: 182.0Rushing Yards: 7.0Receiving Yards: 0.0Targets: 0.0Receptions: 0.0Carries: 2.0 |
| 2025, Week 16 | NYG | Passing Yards: 108.0Rushing Yards: 20.0Receiving Yards: 0.0Targets: 0.0Receptions: 0.0Carries: 2.0 |
| 2025, Week 15 | DAL | Passing Yards: 250.0Rushing Yards: 15.0Receiving Yards: 0.0Targets: 0.0Receptions: 0.0Carries: 4.0 |
| 2025, Week 14 | WAS | Passing Yards: 163.0Rushing Yards: 19.0Receiving Yards: 0.0Targets: 0.0Receptions: 0.0Carries: 6.0 |
| 2025, Week 12 | GB | Passing Yards: 87.0Rushing Yards: 10.0Receiving Yards: 0.0Targets: 0.0Receptions: 0.0Carries: 2.0 |
Rolling Averages
| Stat | Last 5 | Last 10 | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attempts | 16.4 | — | — |
| Carries | 2.4 | — | — |
| Completions | 9.8 | — | — |
| Fantasy Points | 11.3 | — | — |
| Fantasy Points Ppr | 11.3 | — | — |
| Interceptions | 0.6 | — | — |
| Longest Reception | 0.0 | — | — |
| Passing Tds | 0.6 | — | — |
| Passing Yards | 156.6 | — | — |
| Receiving Tds | 0.0 | — | — |
| Receiving Yards | 0.0 | — | — |
| Receptions | 0.0 | — | — |
| Rushing Tds | 0.4 | — | — |
| Rushing Yards | 14.0 | — | — |
| Targets | 0.0 | — | — |
| Total Tds | 1.0 | — | — |
| Total Yards | 170.6 | — | — |
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