Gardner Minshew II · J.J. McCarthy · 2026 week 9

Gardner Minshew II or J.J. McCarthy?

Wondering who you should start this week — Gardner Minshew II or J.J. McCarthy? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start J.J. McCarthyJ.J. McCarthy projects 4.9 PPR points clear of Gardner Minshew II in week 9, drawing PHI — the 10th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Gardner Minshew II @ SEA 11.5 31st · tough 19.5 119 healthy
J.J. McCarthy START @ PHI 16.4 10th 9.2 150 healthy

QBs vs SEA recently: Bo Nix 4.5 pts (W6) · Patrick Mahomes 7 pts (W7) · Caleb Williams 14 pts (W8).

QBs vs PHI recently: Bryce Young 19.8 pts (W6) · Dak Prescott 23.3 pts (W7) · Jayden Daniels 15 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

J.J. McCarthy carries the higher trade value — 150 against 119 (a 21% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving J.J. McCarthy gets the most. Momentum: Gardner Minshew II +109 and J.J. McCarthy +135 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.