Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
J.J. McCarthy
Giants· #18

J.J.McCarthy

Quarterback

  • 6'3"
  • 219 lbs
  • Age 23
495
Pass Yds
1
Pass TD
63.3
Comp %
95.2
Rating
2026 SeasonThrough 3 games

Player Info

Position
Quarterback
Height
6'3"
Weight
219 lbs
Age
23
Born
January 20, 2003 · La Grange Park, IL
College
Michigan
Experience
3rd Season

Contract Details

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$8.4MTotal Value
2YearsDuration
$4.2MAvg. Annual
2026 – 2027Contract Years
$896K2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2024Draft Year
Round 1Round
Pick 10Overall
MichiganCollegeMINDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
31 / 49Cmp / Att
495Pass Yds
1Pass TD
1Int
63.3Comp %
10.1Yds / Att
95.2Rating
24.7Fantasy Pts

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesYdsCmp %TDInt
2026NYG349563.311
2025MIN101,63257.61112
Total132,12758.61213

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
59.1Projected Pts
QB39Position Rank
Game 1: 0.2 ptsGame 2: 14.3 ptsGame 3: 10.2 ptsTrending up

Making his first start of the season, McCarthy was efficient in getting the Giants into position to score, but all four of their touchdowns came on the ground -- including a one-yard plunge by the man he replaced under center, Jameis Winston, in the second quarter. The victory alone was enough to keep McCarthy in the starting job, and after a bye he'll gear up for a Week 9 clash with the Eagles.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentC / AYdsTDIntFpts
Oct 25@ HOUW20 / 282520010.2
Oct 18vs NOL11 / 212431114.3
Oct 11@ WAST0 / 00000.2

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation