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J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy

QB - Minnesota Vikings

Height: 6' 3"Weight: 219 lbsAge: 22College: Michigan

Week 18 Outlook

GB @ MIN
Sun 1:00pm ET
20°
Matchup (?)
Week Rank (ECR) QB #30
Projection 13.5 pts

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J.J. McCarthy (hand) will start in Week 18

J.J. McCarthy will start for the Vikings in Week 18 against the Packers.

Fantasy Impact

McCarthy was able to end the week practicing in full. He will be a QB2 for fantasy managers.

Ari KoslowJan 2, 2026
J.J. McCarthy (hand) logs full practice Thursday

J.J. McCarthy was a full participant in practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

McCarthy continues to progress on his way back from a hand injury. He'll look to finish the year strong in Sunday's season finale.

Ari KoslowJan 2, 2026
J.J. McCarthy (hand) 'progressing' from injury

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said QB J.J. McCarthy "is progressing."

Fantasy Impact

O'Connell added the swelling has come down for McCarthy. It's going to be about evaluating grip strength, O'Connell said, to see if he can go Sunday against Green Bay.

Ari Koslow4 days ago
J.J. McCarthy (hand) suffers hairline fracture, out Week 17

J.J. McCarthy (hand) has suffered a hairline fracture and is out for Week 17. Max Brosmer is expected to start.

Fantasy Impact

It’s awful timing, as McCarthy was on a roll. Brosmer was abysmal in his one start, which will severely limit the upside of every pass catcher in the offense. McCarthy may return in Week 18, but his season may be over.

Garrett Ball1 week ago
J.J. McCarthy (hand) unlikely to play Thursday

J.J. McCarthy (hand) is not likely to play Thursday against the Lions.

Fantasy Impact

McCarthy exited this past Sunday's game against the Giants due to a hand injury. He gave way to backup Max Brosmer, who will likely get the nod for the Vikings on Thursday.