J.J. McCarthy
QB - Minnesota Vikings
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Recent Articles
 | The players below are the ones I’m looking at for NFL DFS GPP considerations this week. Salaries marked with an * indicate a strong value in pricing difference on FanDuel. DFS Lineup Optimizer DFS Cheat Sheets DFS Picks & Advice … read more »  by in FantasyDec 19, 2025 |
 | The NFL Week 16 DFS main slate features 11 games. The following players are in my player pool. I’ll circle back to provide showdown selections and update the player pool by Saturday evening, after the final injury reports are released. … read more »  by in FantasyDec 19, 2025 |
 | Let’s take a look at some of the players with the largest standard deviation between high and low expert ranks in FantasyPros’ expert consensus rankings (ECR). Which players are the safest starts, and who poses the biggest risk to your … read more » by in FantasyDec 18, 2025 |
 | If you’re reading this, hopefully that means that you’re moving on to the next round of the Fantasy Football playoffs. If you’re not, well, at least I hope this helps with betting props, setting DFS lineups, or avoiding a last-place … read more »  by in FantasyDec 18, 2025 |
 | Start em or sit em? Fantasy football start or sit decisions can be excruciating. While it feels great to make the right call and cruise to fantasy glory, it hurts just as much when you have someone erupt while on … read more »  by in FantasyDec 18, 2025 |
 | If you’re reading this, congrats on making it to the fantasy football semi-finals. Whether you are coming in rested off a bye or just secured your spot with a win in a wild Week 15, it’s time to look ahead … read more »  by in FantasyDec 17, 2025 |
 | Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books. Hopefully, your team pulled out the victory. However, the only easy win was last week’s win. So, let’s look at the top streaming quarterback options for Week 16. More … read more »  by in Fantasy3 days ago |
 | The fantasy football semifinals are here, and if you’re reading this, congratulations on making it! I’ve been banging the drum of planning ahead for the last several weeks, but sometimes plans have to change. So before we get to this … read more »  by in Fantasy3 days ago |
 | FANTASY FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ARE HERE LFG. Week 15 and the first round of fantasy football playoffs are in the books. Focus moves to the semi-finals. This means we’re zeroing in on what really matters: playoff stashes, injury fallout, drop candidates, … read more »  by in Fantasy3 days ago |
 | Everyone loves an Ask Me Anything (AMA), especially the fantasy football community. You can put me at the top of the list of those who love fantasy football AMA. Answering questions for a specific individual fantasy player is so much … read more » by in Fantasy4 days ago |
 | The top fantasy football storylines for the semi-finals of the fantasy football season begin on Thursday Night Football. A Saturday contest is also an intriguing one. Finally, a backfield with a fantasy-friendly matchup warrants investigation. Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice … read more » by in Fantasy4 days ago |
 | The finish line is in sight, friends. Win two more games and walk away a fantasy football champion. It’s been a wild season. Never could I have imagined that at any point I would be putting Michael Wilson ahead of … read more »  by in Fantasy4 days ago |
 | It is utterly astounding how fast 2025 has zipped along. Each year as the preseason approaches, I try to remind myself to enjoy the upcoming fantasy football season to the fullest, since it is gone before we know it. It … read more »  by in Fantasy4 days ago |
 | Welcome to Week 15, and welcome to Quick Grades, your weekly companion for start/sit clarity. We’ve combined consensus rankings and projections with The Primer’s matchup analysis to assign letter grades for every fantasy-relevant player, then added concise notes to illuminate … read more » by in Fantasy6 days ago |
 | Fantasy football can be an extremely fun game to play. It can also be highly frustrating at times. Nothing is more annoying than needing to make a last-minute waiver-wire move because someone in your starting lineup is out for the … read more » by in Fantasy7 days ago |
 | Championships are won on smart pickups and if you’re in the fantasy playoffs, or trying to avoid the toilet bowl, you can give yourself a massive boost by looking ahead to Week 16 and Week 17. In the words of … read more »  by in Fantasy7 days ago |
 | Start em or sit em? Fantasy football start or sit decisions can be excruciating. While it feels great to make the right call and cruise to fantasy glory, it hurts just as much when you have someone erupt while on … read more » by in Fantasy7 days ago |
 | Smashing starts and stressful playoff matchups, it’s crunch time for fantasy football. With some leagues starting playoffs this week and others next, this is a make-or-break week for many fantasy teams. That means players who are positioned to smash are … read more »  by in Fantasy1 wk ago |
 | The byes are over. As a result, the NFL Week 15 DFS main slate has 13 games. The following players are on my DFS rosters (approximately 50 teams across contests). The showdown suggestions for Sunday Night Football and Monday Night … read more » by in Fantasy1 wk ago |
 | Let’s take a look at some of the players with the largest standard deviation between high and low expert ranks in FantasyPros’ expert consensus rankings (ECR). Which players are the safest starts, and who poses the biggest risk to your … read more » by in Fantasy1 wk ago |
 | Analyzing NFL air yards for fantasy football is a valuable exercise for prognosticating what might be coming for certain receivers. If a wide receiver saw a tremendous number of air yards but fell entirely short on receiving yards and receptions, … read more » by in Fantasy1 wk ago |
 | CONGRATULATIONS! The Fantasy Football playoffs are here. I don’t care if you made it to the playoffs in one league or 75 leagues. Every playoff berth should be celebrated. It is a long season that feels like it rushes by, … read more » by in Fantasy1 wk ago |
 | Start em or sit em? Fantasy football start or sit decisions can be excruciating. While it feels great to make the right call and cruise to fantasy glory, it hurts just as much when you have someone erupt while on … read more » by in Fantasy1 wk ago |
 | This is what it all comes down to. The fantasy football playoffs. Even if you’ve been checked out since October, now is the time to lock back in and make sure you set your team up for success. Of course, … read more » by in Fantasy1 wk ago |
 | FANTASY FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ARE HERE LFG. Week 14 and the fantasy football regular SZN is in the books, and the fantasy football playoffs have arrived. The focus now shifts to rest-of-season takeaways and fantasy strategy once those first waiver runs … read more » by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
 | Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books. Hopefully, your team pulled out the victory. However, the only easy win was last week’s win. So, let’s look at the top streaming quarterback options for Week 15. More … read more » by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
 | Everyone loves an Ask Me Anything (AMA), especially the fantasy football community. You can put me at the top of the list of those who love fantasy football AMA. Answering questions for a specific individual fantasy player is so much … read more » by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
 | Congratulations on reaching the fantasy football playoffs. You and the other heavy hitters in your league (and perhaps a few lucky interlopers) ran the regular-season gauntlet and made it through intact. Obviously, you aspire to more than just a playoff … read more » by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
 | With the injury to Daniel Jones, fantasy football managers are left with a void on their roster. Let’s check out the extent of the injury and players you can target on your fantasy football waiver wire this week. And here … read more » by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
 | There are only five weeks left in the 2025 NFL regular season. We’re going to see a lot of high-stakes matchups in Week 14 with playoff implications. Thursday Night Football kicked off Week 14 with a big NFC clash between … read more »  by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
 | Welcome to Week 14, and welcome to Quick Grades, your weekly companion for start/sit clarity. We’ve combined consensus rankings and projections with The Primer’s matchup analysis to assign letter grades for every fantasy-relevant player, then added concise notes to illuminate … read more » by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
 | Need help with some Start em or sit em lineup picks? Fantasy football start or sit decisions can be excruciating. While it feels great to make the right call and cruise to fantasy glory, it hurts just as much when … read more » by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
 | With the NFL season in the stretch run, we need to closely monitor injuries for Week 14, which can impact our fantasy football lineups. Every week, we’ll dive into the latest fantasy football injuries using FantasyPros’ injury tracker to discuss … read more »  by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
 | Week 14 is here, which means fantasy football managers everywhere are doing the same delicate dance: Pretending they’re calm while frantically refreshing injury reports and wondering why their most reliable starter suddenly turned into a decorative bench piece. With the … read more » by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
 | Can you smell it? Can you? A familiar scent lingers in the air. One that evokes memories of soul-wrenching defeat and the absolute jubilation of victory. The seal broken, and the packaging tape immediately split in two. The Fantasy Football … read more » by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
| Start em or sit em? Fantasy football start or sit decisions can be excruciating. While it feels great to make the right call and cruise to fantasy glory, it hurts just as much when you have someone erupt while on … read more » by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
 | We’re now heading into Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season. It’s the last week before the fantasy playoffs. For those who are chasing the final playoff spot or looking to secure a first-round bye, this article is for you. … read more » by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
 | This is it. In most fantasy football leagues, Week 14 is the final week before the playoffs begin in Week 15. Whether you’re fighting for a place in the dance, a bye or just to not come in last, it’s … read more » by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
 | We’re approaching the end of the fantasy football regular season. The last byes are this week, and in most leagues the playoffs start either next week or Week 16. Before we get to streamers for this week, I’ll go through … read more » by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
 | Week 14 is finally here, and we are left to determine if the light at the end of the tunnel is hope and salvation, or the headlamps of an oncoming train. This marks the final week when teams are on … read more » by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
 | Can it really be the end of the regular season in fantasy football already? Time flies when you’re trying to build a playoff resume. For some of you, this is a do-or-die week: Win and advance, or lose and miss … read more » by in Fantasy3 wks ago |
| Week 13 still has the New England Patriots and New York Giants left to play on Monday night. Still, there are some injuries to highlight, including two star wide receivers and one quarterback. See this week’s injury report below to … read more » by in Fantasy3 wks ago |
 | Find out the answers to the biggest burning questions for Week 13 of the 2025 fantasy football season below. Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice Fantasy Football Trade Tools Fantasy Football Burning … read more » by in Fantasy3 wks ago |
