Big Blue View on J.J. McCarthy
From the article
J.J. McCarthy may be the next name on the list...he completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and a passer rating of 90.0...Against the Texans, McCarthy completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards, no touchdowns, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 99.1 in a 27-21 overtime win...for them to get him for a [fifth-round] pick is a steal.
STACKED’s take
McCarthy's explosive downfield throws and 99.1 passer rating vs. Texans signal legitimate reclamation story.
McCarthy, drafted 10th overall by Minnesota in 2024, fell to third-string behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz before being traded to the Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick. After entering Week 6 against New Orleans with 12:28 left in the fourth quarter, McCarthy completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and a 90.0 passer rating in less than a full quarter—including 4 explosive downfield throws compared to 17 in his entire prior NFL career. Named starter for Week 7 against Houston, McCarthy completed 20 of 28 for 252 yards, zero touchdowns, zero interceptions, and a 99.1 passer rating in a 27-21 overtime win, demonstrating tight-window accuracy and connection with offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, senior offensive assistant Greg Roman, and quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan. The source notes McCarthy's reclamation path mirrors recent successes by Geno Smith, Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, and Daniel Jones, and Vic Fangio called acquiring McCarthy for a fifth-round pick 'a steal.'
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