Johnson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
Tale of the tape
1,632
Passing yards (career)
2,365
11
Passing TDs (career)
12
12
Interceptions (career)
17
The verdict
Johnson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (passing yards, passing tds). McCarthy answers in fewest interceptions — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50McCarthy · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
50Johnson · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
J.J. McCarthy
$3.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Josh Johnson
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJosh Johnson is the more valuable card today ($4.0 vs. $3.0). J.J. McCarthy carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +25% over five years).