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J.J. McCarthy’s Best NFL Outing Sets Up Stiffer Week 15 Test vs. Cowboys

Analysts say a run-first approach is the clearest path to sustaining his progress.

Overview

  • Returning from a one-game concussion absence, McCarthy went 16-of-23 for 163 yards and a career-high three touchdowns in a 31-0 win over Washington.
  • All three scores went to tight ends, and he thrived against standard four-man rushes as Washington rarely blitzed.
  • Dallas presents a tougher matchup in Week 15, with recent coverage noting the Cowboys’ defense and pass rush have surged.
  • Kevin O’Connell highlighted efficient execution and an early, run-heavy plan that controlled tempo; Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason each topped 4.6 yards per carry in the win.
  • Kurt Warner urged steady growth over the final four games to build confidence for 2026 evaluations, while mock drafts speculate a back like Jeremiyah Love could bolster a ground-first identity.