J.J. McCarthyorPatrick Mahomes?
Week 8 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.
Our call
Start Patrick Mahomes
J.J. McCarthy is not projected to play (bye week). Patrick Mahomes faces the Denver Broncos (11% fewer than average to QBs).
Range of outcomes, half-PPR
J.J. McCarthy
Not projected to play (bye week).
- Floor
- 8.4
- Median
- 15.1
- Ceiling
- 25.1
- Big game (25+):
- 10%
- Dud (under 12):
- 30%
Each week is simulated thousands of times from the projection and the player’s usual week-to-week swing. Floor and ceiling are the 10th and 90th percentile: 8 weeks in 10 land between them.
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| Stat | J.J. McCarthyQB, NYG | Patrick MahomesQB, KC, Sun, Nov 1, 4:25 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | Bye week | 16.0 |
| PPR projection | Bye week | 16.0 |
| Standard projection | Bye week | 16.0 |
| Rank this week | Not ranked | QB13 |
| Matchup | Bye | at DEN |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 8.9 | 16.7 |
| Last season per game | 12.5 | 20.4 |
| Snap share, last game | 92% | 100% |
| Trade value | — | — |