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Josh Jacobs or J.J. McCarthy

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
Josh Jacobs

Josh Jacobs

RB • Green Bay Packers GB
J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy

QB • New York Giants NYG
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Jacobs over McCarthy

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Jacobs ... 62.5%

BOTH ... 37.5%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 19.86
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
14.58 40.74 0.52 4.26 27.54 0.7 19.86
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Outlook Josh Jacobs

Josh Jacobs at New England — Lead Workload Keeps Him Firmly in Lineups

Despite off-field headlines and ongoing league reviews, Green Bay has affirmed its commitment to Josh Jacobs as their unquestioned lead back. With offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich looking to feed him touches, Jacobs is set to anchor the backfield this Sunday on the road against New England.

Currently started in 93% of fantasy leagues, Jacobs brings high-end volume and surprising receiving involvement after hauling in 11 passes over his last two games. Our weekly projection slots him for around 15 carries, 53 rushing yards, and three catches, keeping him locked in as a reliable RB2 with scoring upside.

FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 9 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting McCarthy over Jacobs

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

McCarthy ... 0%

BOTH ... 37.5%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 12.5
CMP/ATT PASS YD PASS TD INT RUSH YD RUSH TD FPTS
13/20 187.78 0.53 0.59 12.86 0.08 12.5
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Outlook J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy at Philadelphia — Viable Streaming Option in Division Clash

Fresh off a poised 252-yard starting debut against Houston, J.J. McCarthy heads to Philadelphia firmly entrenched under center for the first-place Giants. McCarthy has displayed sharp chemistry with top weapons Malik Nabers and Malachi Fields, earning praise from Eagles coordinator Vic Fangio as New York takes on a divisional rival mired in a six-game skid.

Our weekly projection expects McCarthy to log roughly 232 passing yards, 1.5 touchdowns, and 19 rushing yards (16.5 fantasy points). While offensive tackle injuries bear monitoring in a projected low-scoring defensive environment, his aggressive downfield passing and mobility make him a viable streaming option or high-end QB2.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Josh Jacobs
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
21391.916131
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
32752.3111682
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance J.J. McCarthy
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
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Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
25271.40010
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Josh Jacobs
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches J.J. McCarthy
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Josh Jacobs
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
93%
+2.39 compared to last week
OWN/START J.J. McCarthy
OWN
33%
+7.54 compared to last week
START
13%
+10.3 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Josh Jacobs
12th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus J.J. McCarthy
19th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Josh Jacobs

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 12th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 47th with 32.30 total points (4.04 avg).
  • Currently 129.5 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to him now for a discount.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 12.1 PPG. That is great, but how long can he perform at this level? If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 39th among RB.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 41st among RB.
  • Top 6 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 5th among RB.
  • Top 10 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 7th among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 75 (9.38 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 72nd among RB.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 1 (0.13 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 53rd among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: -372, Rush AVG: -1.3 Rush TDs: -8, Receptions: -8, Rec Yards: -123 Rec TDs: +2,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 180, RUSH YDS: 875, RUSH TDS: 9, REC: 25, REC YDS: 100, REC TDS: 3
Breakdown J.J. McCarthy

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 19th among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked N/A with 0.00 total points (0.00 avg).
  • Currently 186.82 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • He is in a heck of a slump. If he is star player then he should rebound.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 6.4 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

    • QB Stats

  • Top 50 in pass yards with 495 (70.71 per game) and is currently ranked 36th among QB.
  • Top 50 in pass tds with 1 (0.14 per game) and is currently ranked 44th among QB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: +194, TDs: -1, INTs: -2
  • Known to throw for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long TDs then this guy would be great to have.

    • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 4300, PASS TDS: 30, RUSH YDS: 225, RUSH TDS: 3
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Josh Jacobs

No Injury Reported

Injury J.J. McCarthy

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Josh Jacobs

Week 9
Green Bay Packers @ New England Patriots

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.25328.13852214.06
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 17th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 9th with 53.00 total points (6.63 avg).
  • Currently 25 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.6 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in total yards against with 328.13 per game and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 12 in rush defense with 741 (92.63 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Ranked 22nd in pass defense with 1884 (235.50 per game).
  • Top 8 in sacks with 22 (2.75 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 20.25 per game and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 6 in Total TDs with 1 (0.13 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +12.75, Turnovers: -3 Sacks: +3, INTs: -2, TDs: -2, Points Allowed: +2,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 13, TDS: 6, PA/G: 20, YDS/G: 313.7
Matchups J.J. McCarthy

Week 9
New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.25375.88431002.71
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 14th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 32nd with 16.00 total points (2.00 avg).
  • Currently 62 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 30th in rush defense with 1055 (131.88 per game).
  • Ranked 27th in pass defense with 1952 (244.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 25.25 per game and currently ranked 27th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 24th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +163.11, Turnovers: -20 Sacks: -24, INTs: -11, TDs: -4, Points Allowed: +4.33,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 37, INT: 15, TDS: 5, PA/G: 20.3, YDS/G: 333.8
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Josh Jacobs
17.93
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating J.J. McCarthy
9.51
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Josh Jacobs
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2019 OAK 13 242 1150 4.8 7 28 20 166 8.3 0
2020 LV 15 273 1065 3.9 12 45 33 238 7.2 0
2021 LV 15 217 872 4.0 9 64 54 348 6.4 0
2022 LV 16 340 1653 4.9 12 65 53 400 7.5 0
2023 LV 13 233 805 3.5 6 54 37 296 8.0 0
2024 GB 16 301 1329 4.4 15 43 36 342 9.5 1
2025 GB 16 253 984 3.9 13 47 37 285 7.7 1
2026 GB 2 32 75 2.3 1 13 11 68 6.2 2
ON PACE 4 68 159 2.3 2 28 23 145 6.2 4
3-YEAR AVG 15 262 1048 4 12 48 37 320 8.6 1
Totals 109 1909 8014 4.2 76 362 284 2183 7.7 4
Career J.J. McCarthy
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2025 MIN 11 1719 58% 11 14 69.5 191 4 2
2026 NYG 3 495 63% 1 1 95.2 29 0 0
ON PACE 7 1202 63% 2 2 95.2 70 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 6 860 58% 6 7 69.5 96 2 1
Totals 14 2214 59% 12 15 73.5 220 4 2
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