The Minnesota Vikings will visit the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB J.J. McCarthy.
Is J.J. McCarthy Playing in Week 15?
McCarthy is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Vikings’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit McCarthy in Week 15?
McCarthy didn’t look overwhelmed last week against the Commanders, and that was great to see. The first-year starter showed the pose that we saw in the fourth quarter of the season opener for extended stretches, completing 16-of-23 passes with three touchdowns and no interceptions. He took the four sacks instead of putting the ball in harm’s way, a minor sign of the type of growth we want to see.
He’s still a long way away from mattering for fantasy, but games like this open up a sliver of hope for his receivers the rest of the way.
He was perfect on the first drive, and as he becomes more comfortable with Kevin O’Connell’s scripts, we may see his efficiency carry over from the first drive into the entire first half, and eventually, the whole game.
Let’s not put the horse before the carriage. This was a great matchup at home. This Dallas defense has had a mini-bye to rest and watch, making this a nice test. I don’t envision McCarthy being a fantasy asset in any sense for the rest of this season, but he can earn some 2026 equity if he can turn in a few average outings to close 2025.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
McCarthy’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 15
McCarthy is projected to score 10.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project McCarthy to throw for 132 yards and 0.7 passing touchdowns with 0.4 interceptions. McCarthy could also add 13 rushing yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 15 Weather Impact: Vikings at Cowboys
Since the Cowboys play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 15 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
