J.J. McCarthy · Joe Milton · 2026 week 9

J.J. McCarthy or Joe Milton?

Wondering who you should start this week — J.J. McCarthy or Joe Milton? 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 3 PPR points clear of Joe Milton 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
J.J. McCarthy START @ PHI 15.3 10th 9.2 135 Questionable
Joe Milton vs NYG 12.3 7th · soft – 108 healthy

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

QBs vs NYG recently: Jayden Daniels 32.3 pts (W5) · Tyler Shough 27 pts (W6) · C.J. Stroud 16.5 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

J.J. McCarthy carries the higher trade value — 135 against 108 (a 20% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving J.J. McCarthy gets the most. Momentum: J.J. McCarthy +135 and Joe Milton +108 over the last 30 days.

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