J.J. McCarthyorTua Tagovailoa?
Week 3 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.
Our call
Start J.J. McCarthy
This one is close: J.J. McCarthy projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of Tua Tagovailoa, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean J.J. McCarthy, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have allowed 15% more fantasy points to QBs than average. The Green Bay Packers have allowed 6% fewer fantasy points to QBs than average.
| Stat | J.J. McCarthyQB, MIN, Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 p.m. ET | Tua TagovailoaQB, ATL, Thu, Sep 24, 8:15 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| PPR projection | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Standard projection | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Rank this week | QB37 | QB39 |
| Matchup | at TB | at GB |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | — | — |
| Last season per game | 12.5 | 11.5 |
| Snap share, last game | — | — |
| Trade value | — | — |