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WEEK 9 · PPR · QB STREAMING

Geno Smith vs. J.J. McCarthy: Who Should I Stream?

Stream J.J. McCarthy if both are available

For a one-week QB fill-in, J.J. McCarthy has a 1.2-point FF edge in PPR. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If J.J. McCarthy is rostered: Geno Smith projects for 13.5 FP. Decide before the earlier kickoff so both options remain open.

Geno Smith

at KC · Sun 1:00 PM ET

13.5 FF projected

#26 matchup

24.1% rostered on ESPN

J.J. McCarthy

at PHI · Sun 1:00 PM ET

14.7 FF projected

#13 matchup

31.8% rostered on ESPN

Matchup #1 allows the most fantasy points to the position. ESPN roster rates measure prevalence across leagues. Forecast Nov 6, 2026, 4:10 PM ET.