"When I look at J.J. McCarthy's passing profile, I see a quarterback who can play efficiently when the game stays on schedule, and struggle when the defense forces him to speed up or make long throws. That distinction matters, especially against a Dallas defense built on the ultimate bend but don't break platform and pressure up from the front five."
"McCarthy is at his best when the ball comes out quickly. On throws under 10 yards, he completes close to 70% of his passes and rarely puts the ball in danger. These rhythm throws I/e slants, quick outs, and check-downs, where the read is clear, and the decision is fast. This tells me Dallas cannot afford to play soft coverage early. If McCarthy gets comfortable underneath, he can settle in and stay ahead of the chains."
"When McCarthy knows where the ball is going before the snap and the pocket stays intact, his accuracy improves. Throws that are clean and uncontested are normally put where they need to be by McCarthy. This could be where the problem exists for McCarthy. Over the last four weeks, minus the Lions game, the defense has been great at creating pressure and hitting the quarterback."
J.J. McCarthy performs best on short, on-time throws, completing close to 70% of passes under 10 yards with minimal turnover risk. He thrives when reads are defined and the pocket remains clean, placing uncontested throws accurately. His deep-ball accuracy falls markedly on attempts 20+ yards, with completion rate declining and interceptions increasing. When pressure arrives, he speeds his release, accuracy drops, and he makes riskier decisions instead of extending or resetting plays. A defense that pressures the front five and avoids soft early coverage can disrupt his rhythm and force him into low-return deep attempts.
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