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Battle Red Blog fantasy football takes on J.J. McCarthy
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PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026
Giants QB J.J. McCarthy, starting his first game with New York after being traded by the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick, demolished the Texans' defense in a 27-21 overtime victory. McCarthy was a colossal disappointment in Minnesota, demoted to third-stringer behind Carson Wentz after being drafted tenth overall in 2024, but the Giants are looking like geniuses for the trade. In his first start since Minnesota's 2025 regular season finale against Green Bay, McCarthy repeatedly targeted Malik Nabers and Malachi Fields, combining for 11 receptions and 194 yards on 14 targets.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
McCarthy is 2-0 at NRG/Reliant Stadium combining college and pro career: his college start for Michigan in the 2024 National Championship win over Washington, and this past Sunday's victory. Combined line: 30 for 46 for 392 yards with no INTs and no losses. He has never thrown a TD in Houston, but the efficiency and win record at the venue is notable.NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026
J.J. McCarthy has been tabbed as the Giants' starting QB this week after a midweek change. Ed Valentine notes McCarthy brings a jolt of energy and reintroduces the quarterback run game to the offense—a key element the Giants built around Jaxson Dart but lost under Jameis Winston. While McCarthy is not as elite a runner as Dart, he is young, athletic, can run, and has a big arm. However, McCarthy has only been with the team for about a month, so comfort with the entire offense remains uncertain. He flipped last year in Minnesota and was No. 3 on the Vikings' depth chart, so there is more upside with McCarthy than Winston but also risk.NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026
Giants QB J.J. McCarthy put on a passing clinic last weekend and could have another career game this weekend against Houston if the Texans defense continues to operate poorly. However, the source frames McCarthy as a long way from becoming C.J. Stroud in terms of overall quality, suggesting Stroud's superior talent and the Texans' healthy receiving corps will prevail in the matchup.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Recent trade acquisition given playing time in 4th quarter of Giants' loss to Saints; went 11-of-21 for 243 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT and had Giants in position to tie or win on final drive. QB uncertainty at Giants likely to dominate discussion heading into Week 7 matchup against Texans.